Plural of crossbow
regular plural
The plural of crossbow is crossbows.
Forms of crossbow
| Singular | crossbow /ˈkɹɒsbəʊ/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | crossbows |
| Countable | countable |
Crossbows in a sentence
- Guns were considered improvements of crossbows and catapults.From the entry gun
- The harbormaster met them with a group of men armed with swords and crossbows.1988 February, Charles Fontenay, “Fredeya”, in Robert Adams, Martin H[arry] Greenberg, Patricia Crippen Adams, editors, Barbarians II…. From the entry harbormaster
Meaning of crossbow
- noun A mechanised weapon, based on the bow and arrow, that shoots bolts.
- noun A portable ballista that can be held in the hand.
Questions about the plural of crossbow
- What is the plural of crossbow?
- The plural of crossbow is crossbows.
- Is crossbow countable?
- Crossbow is a countable noun.
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