Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

recurve bow

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.11 in modern English

Syllables: re-curve bow
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A bow whose two tips curve away from the archer when drawn, which gives the shot greater power and speed.

Inflected Forms

recurve bows (plural)

Phrases

compound bow

Frequently Paired Words

compound bow selfbow

Questions

What does recurve bow mean?: A bow whose two tips curve away from the archer when drawn, which gives the shot greater power and speed.

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