bows
- Term Type
Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Preferred Term
bows
- Details
Stringed projectile weapons designed to propel arrows, generally consisting of a long stave of wood, metal, fiberglass, or other flexible material, with a length of strong string fastened to the tips of the stave which is bent in a curve, either permanently or from the tension of the string. The string is drawn back, holding the arrow by means of a notch in its rear tip, and propels the arrow upon release.
- Variations
bows (weapons)
arcs
bow
arc
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