ballista

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/bəˈlɪstə/ English

Definitions

noun

An ancient military engine, in the form of a crossbow, used for hurling large missiles.

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Synonyms

catapults balista crossbow arbelest crossbolt xbow quarrel bombard bolt thrower catapult bolis ballistic knife warblade embolon cannonball morning star

Associated

trebuchet torsion bolts bolt weapon stones siege romans artillery throw

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