Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In archery, tapering sharply at the ends; having the ends of very small diameter: said of a bow. A backed bow can safely be made in this fashion, though a self-bow of like construction would be liable to break.
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Examples
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It will be longer and more whip-ended and not so sturdy.
Hunting with the Bow and Arrow Saxton Pope 1900
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