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Definition of Ballista
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, Arbalist, Bricole, Catapult, Mangonel, Onager, Trebuchet, Trebucket
Generic synonyms: Engine
Derivative terms: Catapult, Catapultian, Catapultic
Generic synonyms: Engine
Derivative terms: Catapult, Catapultian, Catapultic
Definition of Ballista
1. n. An ancient military engine, in the form of a crossbow, used for hurling large missiles.
Definition of Ballista
1. an ancient weapon [n -TAE]
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