longbow (Meaning)
longbow (n)
a powerful wooden bow drawn by hand; usually 5-6 feet long; used in medieval England
longbow (n.)
The ordinary bow, not mounted on a stock; -- so called in distinction from the crossbow when both were used as weapons of war. Also, sometimes, such a bow of about the height of a man, as distinguished from a much shorter one.
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longbow Sentence Examples
- The legendary Robin Hood was renowned for his prowess with the longbow.
- The medieval archer carried a quiver filled with arrows for his longbow.
- The string of the longbow required immense strength and dexterity to draw.
- The longbowmen of the English army played a decisive role in the Battle of Crécy.
- The bowyer spent hours meticulously crafting the longbow from supple wood.
- The fletching of arrows for the longbow ensured precise and stable flight.
- The longbow's piercing arrows could inflict devastating wounds on heavily armored foes.
- Archers trained relentlessly to master the art of using the longbow effectively.
- In ancient times, the longbow served as a hunting and warfare tool.
- The tradition of longbow archery has been passed down through generations of enthusiasts.
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a powerful wooden bow drawn by hand; usually 5-6 feet long; used in medieval EnglandThe ordinary bow, not mounted on a stock; -- so called in distinction from t
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The legendary Robin Hood was renowned for his prowess with the longbow.
The medieval archer carried a quiver filled with arrows for his longbow.
The string of the longbow required immense strength and dexterity to draw.
The longbowmen of the English army played a decisive role in the Battle of Crécy.
