handbow

A type of bow that is drawn by hand, as opposed to a crossbow, typically used in archery.

• 🇩🇪Ein Bogen, der von Hand gespannt und abgeschossen wird, im Gegensatz zur Armbrust; meist im Bogenschießen verwendet.

1. Manual bow C1 formal

   A type of bow that is drawn by hand, as opposed to a crossbow which uses a mechanical mechanism.

   • The archer preferred a handbow for its simplicity and speed.
   • Handbows were the primary ranged weapon for many ancient cultures.
   • He practiced daily with his handbow to improve his accuracy.

   🇩🇪Handbogen

   Antonyme: crossbow

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