1.(Common) An ancient/medieval ranged weapon more properly known as an "Arbaleste", which consisted of a small bow put across what developed into a gun-stock, and shot with a trigger.
2.(Slang) Something archaic, that has some modern features but is too old to be truly useful.
2.(Slang) Something archaic, that has some modern features but is too old to be truly useful.
1. King Richard I was killed by a bolt from a crossbow.
2. That fucking icebox is such a crossbow, I wish I had a real fridge!
2. That fucking icebox is such a crossbow, I wish I had a real fridge!
by anonomous man September 11, 2005