Crossbow Edit Meaning

1.

1.(Common) An ancient/medieval ranged weapon more properly known as an "Arbaleste", which consisted of a small bow put across what developed into a gun-stock, and shot with a trigger.

2.(Slang) Something archaic, that has some modern features but is too old to be truly useful.

1. King Richard I was killed by a bolt from a crossbow.

2. That fucking icebox is such a crossbow, I wish I had a real fridge!

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Synonym for awesome.

I just wanted to say how effing crossbow sharks are.

See jock, pipelayer, march of dimes, lumberjack, fishing