noun
- plural of longbow; tall bows drawn by hand and shooting a long feathered arrow
Usage: archery; historical
Examples
- Medieval archers used longbows in battle.
- The English longbows were famous for their range and power.
- She practiced with traditional longbows at the archery range.
- The museum displayed several ancient longbows.
- Longbows require considerable strength to draw properly.
- Robin Hood is often depicted using one of the finest longbows.