longbow

English

/ˈlɒŋbəʊ/

noun
Definitions
  • A large bow that has a strong tension, and is usually more than 3 feet tall. The most famous longbows in history were the English longbows, which were crafted of yew.

Etymology

Compound from English long (belong, yearn) + English bow (arch).

Origin

English

bow

Gloss

arch

Concept
Semantic Field

The house

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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