Crossbow

/ˈkɹɒsbəʊ/ noun

A mechanised weapon, based on the bow and arrow, that shoots bolts.

What it means

  1. (noun) A mechanised weapon, based on the bow and arrow, that shoots bolts.
  2. (noun) A portable ballista that can be held in the hand.

Letter analysis

  • Crossbow contains 8 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 6 consonant(s).
  • It uses 6 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 15.

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Common questions

What does Crossbow mean?

A mechanised weapon, based on the bow and arrow, that shoots bolts.

How many letters are in Crossbow?

Crossbow has 8 letters.

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