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Meaning of bow and arrow
A bow and arrow is a primitive weapon consisting of a bow, which is a flexible rod with a string joining its two ends, and arrows, which are straight sticks with a sharp point at one end, used for shooting.
Etymology of bow and arrow
The word "bow" originates from Old English "boga", which is derived from Proto-Germanic "bugiz" and Proto-Indo-European "bheug-", both referring to a flexible rod or a curve.
The word "arrow" comes from Old English "arwe", which is derived from Proto-Germanic "arwiz" and Proto-Indo-European "ar-", both referring to a sharp point or a spear.
Synonyms
crossbow
longbow
recurve bow
compound bow
archery equipment
hunting gear
projectile weapons
firearms
rifles
shotguns
pistols
swords
knives
spears
javelins
slings
catapults
trebuchets
ballistae
arbalests
harpoon guns
blowguns
darts
throwing stars
shuriken
boomerangs
atlats
throwing axes
maces
clubs
staffs
pikes
halberds
lances
tridents
harpoons
Definitions
- A bow is defined by Oxford Languages as a wooden, metal, or plastic rod with a string joining its two ends, used for shooting arrows.
- * An arrow is defined by Oxford Languages as a straight, thin, sharp-pointed missile made of wood, metal, or other materials, shot from a bow.
Usage Examples
- The hunter used his bow and arrow to bring down a deer in the forest.
- * The archer carefully aimed her bow and arrow, releasing the string to hit the target.
- * The ancient warriors were skilled in the use of the bow and arrow, using it to defend their tribe.