birdbolt

English

noun
Definitions
  • A short blunt arrow for killing birds without piercing them.
  • (figuratively) Anything that smites without penetrating.

Etymology

Compound from English bird + English bolt (arrow, lightning bolt).

Origin

English

bolt

Gloss

arrow, lightning bolt

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

Emoji
🏹 💘 📩 📲 🧝

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