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Crossbow vs Matrass - What's the difference?

crossbow | matrass |

As nouns the difference between crossbow and matrass

is that crossbow is a mechanised weapon, based on the bow and arrow, which fires bolts while matrass is (obsolete) a bolt for a crossbow.

crossbow

English

Alternative forms

* xbow (informal)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A mechanised weapon, based on the bow and arrow, which fires bolts.

    • Derived terms

    * crossbowman

    Related terms

    * bolt * quarrel

    See also

    * arbalest *

    matrass

    English

    Noun

    (es)
  • (obsolete) A bolt for a crossbow
  • (obsolete, chemistry) A bolthead flask