shortbow

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/ˈʃɔː(ɹ)tbəʊ/

noun

A small bow that has a strong tension, and is usually about a meter tall.

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Meanings

nounshortbow (plural shortbows)

plural shortbows

  1. A small bow that has a strong tension, and is usually about a meter tall.

Origin

From short + bow.

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Translations

Chinese Mandarin 長弓 /长弓
  • 長弓 /长弓small bow
Japanese 弓, ロングボウ
  • 弓 (yumi)small bow
  • ロングボウsmall bow

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APA

shortbow. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/shortbow

MLA

“shortbow.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/shortbow. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “shortbow,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/shortbow.

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