# shortbow

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈʃɔː(ɹ)tbəʊ/

## Definitions
1. A small bow that has a strong tension, and is usually about a meter tall.

## Etymology
From short + bow.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/shortbow