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Meaning of recurve bow | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A bow whose two tips curve away from the archer when drawn, which gives the shot greater power and speed.

Equivalents

Français arc classique
日本語 リカーブボウ
한국어 리커브 보우 반곡궁
Nederlands recurveboog
Português arco recurvo
Русский олимпи́йский лук

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

recurve-billed bushbird recurvebill Recurved recurving recurvirostrid recurvity

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