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- crossbow (incl. large models operated by a number of people)
- netted apparatus atop a wall containing large stones, which were dropped onto attackers by cutting the net
- slingshot; catapult
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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- crossbow (incl. large models operated by a number of people)
- netted apparatus atop a wall containing large stones, which were dropped onto attackers by cutting the net
- slingshot; catapult
This word refers to a ranged weapon that is designed to shoot projectiles, typically arrows, using a horizontal bow mounted on a stock. It can be operated by one or more people depending on its size.
In medieval warfare, the crossbow was a very effective weapon.
This meaning describes a defensive mechanism, often used in fortifications, which involves a net that holds heavy stones that can be released to crush attackers below.
The crossbow on top of the castle served to drop stones to thwart enemy attacks.
In this context, the term refers to simple projectile launchers, used to fling stones at a target, similar to a slingshot or a basic catapult.
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いしゆみ石弓をつかう使うto use a crossbowいしゆみ石弓のや矢bolt of the crossbowいしゆみ石弓でうつ撃つto shoot with a crossbowいしゆみ石弓をかまえる構えるto hold a crossbowれきしてき歴史的ないしゆみ石弓historic crossbowこうげき攻撃よう用のいしゆみ石弓crossbow for attackしゅみ趣味でいしゆみ石弓をつくる作るto make crossbows as a hobbyいしゆみ石弓のぎじゅつ技術technique of crossbowいしゆみ石弓とゆみや弓矢のちがい違いdifference between crossbow and bowいしゆみ石弓をけいたい携帯するto carry a crossbow
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