Crossbow is a weapon consisting of stock called tiller, and horizontaly mounted bow that shoots projectiles, called bolts. It is very importent historical weapon, and today weapon.
All elements of crossbow is: bow, stock (tiller), bow string, trigger, cylindrical pawn (nut) to retain the string, stirrup.
Photos of crossbows (first - medieval, second - modern):
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