handbow

/hændbou/

Definitions

1. noun

A bow for shooting arrows, held in the hand, typically drawn by hand or a mechanical device.

“The archer used a sturdy handbow to shoot the target.”

2. noun

A bow for shooting arrows, typically held in the hand and used in medieval times.

“The medieval knight wielded a handbow in battle.”

Synonyms

  • bow
  • crossbow
  • longbow

Antonyms

  • shortbow