"greatbow" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ɡɹeɪtbəʊ/ Forms: greatbows [plural]
Etymology: great + bow Etymology templates: {{compound|en|great|bow}} great + bow Head templates: {{en-noun}} greatbow (plural greatbows)
  1. (rare, science fiction, video games, weaponry, fantasy) A giant bow; a longbow. Tags: rare Categories (topical): Fantasy, Science fiction, Video games, Weapons Synonyms: great bow, great-bow

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