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1. (n.) ballista
an ancient military engine for throwing stones or other missiles.
Etymology: (1590–1600; < L, prob. < Gk *ballistēs=báll(ein) to throw +-istēs -ist)
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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
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1. (noun) ballista
an ancient military engine, in the form of a crossbow, used for hurling large missiles
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