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crossbows

crossbows is the plural of crossbow.

Meaning of crossbow

Noun

crossbow (plural crossbows)

  1. A mechanised weapon, based on the bow and arrow, that shoots bolts.
  2. A portable ballista that can be held in the hand.

Phrases with crossbows

Questions about crossbows

What is crossbows the plural of?
Crossbows is the plural of crossbow.

Words near crossbows in the dictionary

  1. crossbow-women
  2. crossbower
  3. crossbowers
  4. crossbowman
  5. crossbowmen
  6. crossbows
  7. crossbowsman
  8. crossbowsmen
  9. crossbowwoman
  10. crossbowwomen
  11. crossbracing

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