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self bow

n. (alternative form of selfbow English)

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Self bow

A self bow or simple bow is a bow made from a single piece of wood. Extra material such as horn nocks on the ends, or built-up handles, would normally be accepted as part of a self bow. Some modern authorities would also accept a bow spliced together in the handle from two pieces of wood.

Usage examples of "self bow".

A compound bow might not have survived being trampled, but this self bow and its horsehair cord were none the worse for the experience.