Cranequin - перевод, синонимы, произношение, примеры предложений, антонимы, транскрипция, определение
Cranequin A crossbow is a ranged weapon using an elastic launching device consisting of a bow-like assembly called a prod, mounted horizontally on a main frame called a tiller, which is hand-held in a similar fashion to the stock of a long firearm. Crossbows shoot arrow-like projectiles called bolts or quarrels. A person who shoots crossbow is called a crossbowman or an arbalist (after the arbalest, a European crossbow variant used during the 12th century).
Iron cranequin, South German, late 15th century. |
Железный клюв, Южногерманский, конец 15 века. |
His crossbow is drawn with a rack-and-pinion cranequin, so it can be used while riding. |
Его арбалет натянут с помощью реечного клюва, так что его можно использовать во время езды. |
