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stonebow

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

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  • /ˈstəʊnbəʊ/

1

noun

Meaning 1

A kind of crossbow used for shooting stones.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: bullet-shooting crossbow, goolail

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A toy catapult.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From stone + bow.