Definition

1. Noun:
   • Crossbow: A mechanical weapon consisting of a bow mounted on a stock that shoots projectiles, traditionally used in hunting and warfare. This is the primary meaning, often noted as a regional or dialectal term.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Người thợ săn dùng nỗ để bắn mũi tên. (The hunter uses a crossbow to shoot arrows.)
  • Chiếc nỗ cổ được trưng bày trong viện bảo tàng. (The ancient crossbow is displayed in the museum.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "nỗ" is considered a regional or dialectal term in Vietnamese. In modern standard Vietnamese, the more common word for "crossbow" is "nỏ".

Variants and Related Words

• Nỏ (n): The standard modern Vietnamese term for "crossbow."
  • Nỏ là vũ khí quan trọng trong lịch sử. (The crossbow was an important weapon in history.)

Synonyms

• Crossbow: A weapon consisting of a bow fixed crosswise on a stock.
• Arbalest: A type of medieval crossbow.

Related Idioms

• There are no common idioms directly using the word "nỗ" due to its dialectal nature. Idioms related to archery or weapons typically use the standard term "nỏ" or other words.