# longbow

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈlɒŋbəʊ/ · frequency rank #70,048

## Definitions
1. 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.

## Etymology
From long + bow.

## Source
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