Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

crossbowwoman

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: cross-bow-wom-an
IPA

25

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A woman equipped with a crossbow.

Example Sentences

"Crossbowwomen were there, too, as a matter of fact, competing alongside the men in the 20th annual tournament of the American Crossbow Association (ACA)."
"Spectators are welcome and crossbowmen and crossbow[-]women are welcome to compete."
"CULLOUGH- A superb crossbow[-]woman from distant Bunberg."
"‘So you’re saying I should start with . . . ?’ ‘Miss Larbalestier,’ she told him. ‘The crossbowwoman.’ But Superintendent Lestrade did not start with the crossbowwoman."
"“[…] He’s got a job for you, and your crossbow snipers.[…]” Given something to do, the crossbowwoman looked reassured."

Etymology

From crossbow + -woman.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: crossbow

Inflected Forms

crossbowwomen (plural) crossbow-woman (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

crossbowman

Questions

What does crossbowwoman mean?: A woman equipped with a crossbow.
Where does crossbowwoman come from?: From crossbow + -woman.

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