longbow

/ˈlɒŋbəʊ/

longbow noun: a large bow that has a strong tension, and is usually more than 3 feet tall. The most famous longbows in history were the English longbows, which were crafted of yew.

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Noun

longbow (plural longbows)

A large bow that has a strong tension, and is usually more than 3 feet tall. The most famous longbows in history were the English longbows, which were crafted of yew.

longbow meaning in Hindi and Marathi

Forms of longbow

plural	longbows

Origin of longbow

From long + bow.

Words formed from longbow

Questions about longbow

What does longbow mean?: Longbow means a large bow that has a strong tension, and is usually more than 3 feet tall. The most famous longbows in history were the English longbows, which were crafted of yew.
What is longbow in Hindi?: Longbow in Hindi is धनुष्य (dhanuṣya). See Longbow meaning in Hindi.
What part of speech is longbow?: Longbow is a noun.
How do you pronounce longbow?: Longbow is pronounced /ˈlɒŋbəʊ/ (UK).
What is the plural of longbow?: The plural of longbow is longbows.

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