What is another word for longbow?

Pronunciation: [lˈɒŋbə͡ʊ] (IPA)

A longbow is a type of bow that is well-known for its length and impressive power. However, there are other words that can be used to describe this type of weapon. Synonyms for longbow include the English longbow, Welsh longbow, and warbow. These terms are often used interchangeably depending on the specific context, and all refer to the same type of bow. Other related words that may be used to describe longbows include traditional bow and medieval bow. Ultimately, regardless of which term you use, the longbow remains a powerful and iconic weapon that has been used by archers throughout history.

What are the hypernyms for Longbow?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Longbow?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for longbow (as nouns)

    • artifact
      bow.

Usage examples for Longbow

They used the superior longbow against the French sailor's crossbow.
"Our Legal Heritage, 4th Ed."
S. A. Reilly
In both wars, the musket was used as well as the longbow.
"Our Legal Heritage, 4th Ed."
S. A. Reilly
"In good truth," said more than one lady to Mistress Dale, "if thy husband can handle the longbow as skilfully as the harp, his rival has little show of winning!"
"Robin Hood"
J. Walker McSpadden

Famous quotes with Longbow

  • The oppressive weight of disaster and tragedy in our lives does not arise from a high percentage of evil among the summed total of all acts, but from the extraordinary power of exceedingly rare incidents of depravity to inflict catastrophic damage, especially in our technological age when airplanes can become powerful bombs. (An even more evil man, armed only with a longbow, could not have wreaked such havoc at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415.)
    Stephen Jay Gould

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