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Definition of Arbalest
1. Noun. An engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles.
Exact synonyms: Arbalist, Ballista, Bricole, Catapult, Mangonel, Onager, Trebuchet, Trebucket
Generic synonyms: Engine
Derivative terms: Catapult, Catapultian, Catapultic
Generic synonyms: Engine
Derivative terms: Catapult, Catapultian, Catapultic
Definition of Arbalest
1. n. A crossbow, consisting of a steel bow set in a shaft of wood, furnished with a string and a trigger, and a mechanical device for bending the bow. It served to throw arrows, darts, bullets, etc.
Definition of Arbalest
1. Noun. A late form of medieval crossbow, having a steel prod, or bow. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Arbalest
1. a type of crossbow [n -S] - See also: crossbow
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