ballista

/bəˈlɪstə/
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Other forms: ballistae; ballistas

Definitions of ballista
  1. noun
    an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles
    synonyms: arbalest, arbalist, bricole, catapult, mangonel, onager, trebuchet, trebucket
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    engine
    an instrument or machine that is used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult, artillery piece, etc.
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