Meaning & use
Crossbowman
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A soldier or hunter armed with and skilled in using a crossbow.
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The castle's walls were defended by a dozen crossbowmen.
A lone crossbowman picked off the approaching scouts from the tower.
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Crossbowmen were prized in medieval warfare because a crossbow required far less training to use effectively than a longbow.
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