ALL meanings of crossbow
cross·bow
C c - countable noun crossbow A crossbow is a weapon consisting of a small, powerful bow that is fixed across a piece of wood, and aimed like a gun. 3
- noun crossbow a type of medieval bow fixed transversely on a wooden stock grooved to direct a square-headed arrow (quarrel) 3
- noun crossbow a weapon consisting of a bow set transversely on a wooden stock: the stock is grooved to direct a short, heavy arrow (bolt) or stone and notched to hold the bowstring, which is released by a trigger 3
- noun crossbow medieval weapon 1
- noun crossbow A medieval bow of a kind that is fixed across a wooden support and has a groove for the bolt and a mechanism for drawing and releasing the string. 1
- noun crossbow a medieval weapon consisting of a bow fixed transversely on a stock having a trigger mechanism to release the bowstring, and often incorporating or accompanied by a mechanism for bending the bow. 1
- noun crossbow A mechanised weapon, based on the bow and arrow, which fires bolts. 0