The bow
Example: The knight held the bow tightly before shooting an arrow.
Definition
"The bow" is a weapon consisting of a curved piece of flexible material, typically wood, with a string connecting its ends, used to shoot arrows by releasing the tension of the string. It has been historically significant in hunting and warfare.
Etymology
The term "the bow" comes from Old English 'boga,' meaning a curved object or weapon. Its roots trace back to Proto-Germanic and possibly Proto-Indo-European origins, reflecting the shape and function of the weapon. Did you know the bow has been central to human survival and combat for thousands of years?
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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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