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ballista

UK
/bəˈlɪstə/
US
/bəˈlɪstə/

Translations

ballistanoun
ballistae
pl
UK
/bəˈlɪstə/
US
/bəˈlɪstə/
The ancient army used a ballista to launch large projectiles at the enemy.
Древняя армия использовала баллисту для запуска крупных снарядов по врагу.
Synonyms
catapult
siege engine
crossbow
artillery
projectile weapon
ballistaadjective
UK
/bəˈlɪstə/
US
/bəˈlɪstə/
Used attributively in compound nouns, e.g. "ballista bolt".

Definitions

ballistanoun
An ancient military engine for throwing stones or other missiles.
The Roman army used a ballista to launch projectiles at enemy fortifications.
ballistaadjective
Relating to or designed for a ballista.
The craftsmen forged special ballista bolts for the siege weapon.
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