bow and arrow

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Noun bow and arrow has 1 sense

bow and arrow - a weapon consisting of arrows and the bow to shoot them
--₁ is a kind of weapon, arm, weapon system
--₁ has part: arrow; bow

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Bow and Arrow

Description:

Bow and arrow refers to a traditional weapon consisting of a flexible arched piece of wood or other material, known as a bow, and a straight pointed shaft with feathers at the end, known as an arrow. This combination is used in archery for target shooting or hunting.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun

a) A tool used in archery, consisting of a curved piece of material with a taut string, from which arrows are propelled.

Example: The archer aimed his bow and arrow at the target.

2. Verb

a) To bend forward in a gesture of respect or homage.

Example: The dancers would bow and arrow before the king.

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