noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   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.
2. 2
   a powerful wooden bow drawn by hand; usually 5-6 feet long; used in medieval England wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

bow

Etymology

From long + bow.

Related phrases

draw the longbow

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