The writer's dictionary of science fiction, fantasy, horror and mythology. 2014.
long|bow|man — «LNG BOH muhn, LONG », noun, plural men. an archer who uses a longbow … Useful english dictionary
long·bow — /ˈlɑːŋˌboʊ/ noun, pl bows [count] : a large wooden weapon (called a bow) that shot arrows and was used for hunting and fighting in the past … Useful english dictionary
To draw a long bow — Bow Bow (b[=o]), n. [OE. bowe, boge, AS. boga, fr. AS. b[=u]gan to bend; akin to D. boog, G. bogen, Icel. bogi. See {Bow}, v. t.] [1913 Webster] 1. Anything bent, or in the form of a curve, as the rainbow. [1913 Webster] I do set my bow in the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
long|bow — … Useful english dictionary
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The Speed of the Old Long Bow — Speed of the Old Long Bow: A Tribute to Ed Haley … Википедия
draw the long bow — To make extravagant statements • • • Main Entry: ↑bow draw the long bow see under ↑bow2 • • • Main Entry: ↑draw draw the long bow see under ↑bow2 • • • Main Entr … Useful english dictionary
draw the long bow — to boast or exaggerate The longer the bow, the further the potential range. Also as pull the long bow: ... draw the long bow better now than ever. (Byron, 1824, of boasting) You will say, Ah, here s Flashy pulling the long bow, but… … How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms
draw a long bow — If someone draws a long bow, they lie or exaggerate … The small dictionary of idiomes
draw a long bow — If someone draws a long bow, they lie or exaggerate. (Dorking School Dictionary) … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
