Phrase guide

draw weight

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The force (weight) required to draw a bow to its fully-cocked position.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: archery, government, hobbies, lifestyle, martial-arts, military, politics, sports, war

Examples

  • The enormous draw weight of the English longbow required archers to train from a very young age to be capable of using it.

Meaning relationships

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noun

Meaning 2

The force (weight) of delivering a stone required for it to come to rest in the house (to draw).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: ball-games, curling, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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History

Etymology

From draw + weight.