noun

crossbow

crossbow

The knight carried a powerful crossbow.

The knight carried a powerful crossbow.

((a crossbow)) A medieval weapon. The knight carried a powerful crossbow.

arbalest

From 'cross' + 'bow', because the bow is mounted crosswise on a stock.

Picture a bow turned sideways, creating a 'cross' shape on its handle.

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