Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈlɒŋbəʊ/
Pronunciation notes
- UK
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ˈlɒŋbəʊ
Pronunciation notes
- GB
Noun
A large bow that has a strong tension, and is usually more than 3 feet tall. The most famous longbows in history were the English longbows, which were crafted of yew.
Noun
a powerful wooden bow drawn by hand; usually 5-6 feet long; used in medieval England
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