βαλλίστρα — meaning in English
vallistra
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English meaning
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ballista
noun An ancient military engine, in the form of a crossbow, used for hurling large missiles.
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crossbow
noun A weapon that shoots short arrows called bolts, made from a bow mounted crosswise on a stock.
Senses
βαλλίστρα is used for these senses in English:
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ballista
(weaponry, historical) An ancient military engine, in the form of a crossbow, used for hurling large missiles.
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crossbow
A mechanised weapon, based on the bow and arrow, that shoots bolts.
