crossbow

FREQ #19815

n. 石弓, 弩

发音

UK /ˈkɹɒsbəʊ/
其它

词形变化

crossbows 复数 crossbows

别名

cross-bow xbow

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A mechanised weapon, based on the bow and arrow, that shoots bolts.

    弩

    十字弓

  2. 2.

    A portable ballista that can be held in the hand.

词汇关系

名词

上位词 1

bow

下位词 2

arbalest arbalist

相关短语

bullet-shooting crossbow

词源

From Middle English crosbowe, crossebowe, equivalent to cross + bow.

来源：wiktionary