stone bow

English

noun
Definitions
  • a bow made of stone, a sculpture
  • A type of man-portable one-person crossbow, which throws rock (or similar projectiles) instead of bolt. Sometimes used as a hunting bow.

Etymology

Compound from English stone + English bow (arch).

Origin

English

bow

Gloss

arch

Concept
Semantic Field

The house

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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