noun
- a tall bow drawn by hand and shooting a long feathered arrow
Usage: historical
Examples
- Medieval archers used the longbow as their primary weapon.
- The English longbow was famous for its range and power.
- Robin Hood is often depicted carrying a longbow.
- The longbow required years of training to master.
- Welsh longbowmen were feared throughout Europe.
- She practiced with her longbow every morning.
- The longbow could pierce armor at close range.