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crossbow
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crossbow
a weapon used to fire darts filled with immobilizing agent at otherwise uncontrollable animals. Less dangerous than cordite guns and does not scare other animals because there is no noise.
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Crossbows were previously used by the Chinese in the 5th century.
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The Chinese antecedently utilised crossbows in the 5th century.
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