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longbow

Pronunciation: /ˈlɒŋbəʊ/

The English word “longbow” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  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.

Etymology

From long + bow.

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