The bow
Example: The knight held the bow tightly before shooting the arrow.
Definition
"The bow" is a weapon traditionally used in history for shooting arrows, consisting of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material with a string connecting its two ends. It was primarily used for hunting and combat by various cultures across the world.
Etymology
The word "the bow" comes from Old English 'boga,' meaning a curved weapon. It shares roots with Old Norse 'bogi' and Latin 'bogus,' all referring to something bent or curved. Did you know? The design of bows has evolved dramatically, but the term has remained remarkably consistent through history.
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"The bow" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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