A [[weapon]] consisting of a [[bow_(weapon)|]] mounted on a stock that shoots projectiles, often called bolts or quarrels.

It works in much the same fashion as a regular bow, but replaces manual pulling of the bowstring with the use of a mechanical device, such as a lever or a crank, to draw back the string, allowing for more powerful shots in exchange for being quite slow to load and shoot in comparison to a regular bow.  Crossbows in general are easier to use than regular bows, which require more strength to pull back the bowstring.

h4. See also

* [[bow (weapon)|]]
* [[bowgun]]
* [[holding crossbow]]
* [[List of weapons]]

h4. External links

* "Wikipedia: Crossbow":[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crossbow]
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