crossbow bolt
Short, thick arrow
A crossbow bolt is the projectile fired from a crossbow—shorter and heavier than an arrow, with a flat or blunt rear end rather than nocked feathers.
Bolts are designed for the crossbow's horizontal firing mechanism and higher draw weight: The bolt punched through the armor at close range.
Sometimes called a quarrel.
- quarrelAngry verbal dispute
- shaftNarrow vertical passage
- fletchingArrow stabilizing feathers
- broadheadWide-bladed arrow tip
- quiverTrembling or arrow case
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projectile launch mechanism
crossbow boltarrow
Pointed shaft for shooting
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