crossbow vs bow

bow vs crossbow

crossbow and bow both are nouns.

crossbow is not a verb while bow is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
crossbow	Yes	No	No	No
bow	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, bow is a hypernym of crossbow; that is, bow is a word with a broader meaning than crossbow:

crossbow: a bow fixed transversely on a wooden stock grooved to direct the arrow (quarrel)
bow: a weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow

crossbow (noun)	bow (noun)
a bow fixed transversely on a wooden stock grooved to direct the arrow (quarrel)	a stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments
	a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments
	a weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow
	a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
	a decorative interlacing of ribbons
	something curved in shape
	front part of a vessel or aircraft
	an appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience
	bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting

crossbow (verb)	bow (verb)
	bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head
	yield to another's wish or opinion
	bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting
	bend one's back forward from the waist on down
	play on a stringed instrument with a bow

Difference between crossbow and bow

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