noun

  1. crossbow (incl. large models operated by a number of people).
  2. netted apparatus atop a wall containing large stones, which were dropped onto attackers by cutting the net.
  3. slingshot, catapult.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
石弓 いしゆみ
いしゆみ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

stone
いし セキ シャク (1st, N3)
left hand, cliff(厂) variant
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)
bow, bow (archery, violin)
ゆみ キュウ こ (2nd, N1)