Crowbill
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈkɹəʊbɪl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Crowbill is a noun meaning (surgery) A kind of forceps for extracting bullets, etc., from wounds.
Meaning
(surgery) A kind of forceps for extracting bullets, etc., from wounds.
More Meanings
- (weaponry, historical) Synonym of bec de corbin (“poleaxe with a modified hammerhead and a spike mounted on the top of the pole”).
Word Forms
- crowbills
- crow-bill
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include crossbeak, crow, cornbird, crower, corbeau, sea crow.
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