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Definition of Arbalist
1. Noun. An engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles.
Exact synonyms: Arbalest, 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 Arbalist
1. arbalest [n -S] - See also: arbalest
Medical Definition of Arbalist
1. 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. Alternative forms: arbalet and arblast. Origin: OF. Arbaleste, LL. Arbalista, for L. Arcuballista; arcus bow + ballista a military engine. See Ballista. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)