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 Definitions of arbalest  [ˈɑr bə lɪst]  

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Definition of 'arbalest' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) arbalest
a powerful medieval crossbow with a steel bow, used to shoot stones, metal balls, arrows, etc.

Etymology:  (bef. 1100; ME, late OE arblast < OF arbaleste < OPr < LL arcuballista (see arc , ballista ))

Definition of 'arbalest' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) catapult, arbalest, arbalist, ballista, bricole, mangonel, onager, trebuchet, trebucket
an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles


Definition of 'arbalest' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) arbalest
alt. of Arbalist



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