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Longbow

Definition:

A longbow is a type of bow that is tall, typically as long as the archer is tall, making it longer than most other types of bows.

Senses:

Sense 1:

(Noun) A traditional English or Welsh bow made of a single piece of yew or other suitable wood, used historically in warfare and hunting.

Example sentence: The skilled archer drew his longbow and released a deadly arrow towards his target.

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Sense 2:

(Noun) A bow used in modern archery competitions which meets certain specified dimensions.

Example sentence: She decided to switch from using a recurve bow to a longbow for the upcoming archery tournament.

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Sense 3:

(Adjective) Referring to a type of arc or curve having a relatively long radius.

Example sentence: The sleek and modern building features a longbow-shaped glass façade.

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Sense 4:

(Adjective) Describing something that is lasting or continuing for a long period of time.

Example sentence: The longbow effect of regular exercise is visible in his overall health and fitness.

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