handbow

/ˈhændboʊ/
noun
  1. A bow that is held and drawn by hand, as opposed to a crossbow or mechanical bow.
    • He learned to shoot a handbow at summer camp when he was twelve.
    • In the competition, each contestant used a handbow made of laminated wood.
    • The archer preferred a traditional handbow for target practice.
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