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balestra — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • crossbow noun A weapon that shoots short arrows called bolts, made from a bow mounted crosswise on a stock.
  • suspension noun A temporary stop or delay of something.

Senses

balestra is used for these senses in English:

  • crossbow A mechanised weapon, based on the bow and arrow, that shoots bolts.
  • leaf spring A spring in the form of a curved length(s) of steel, used in the suspension of wheeled vehicles
  • suspension (vehicle) The system of springs and shock absorbers connected to the wheels in an automobile, which allows the vehicle to move smoothly with reduced shock to its occupants.

suspension — full definition

  1. noun A temporary stop or delay of something.
  2. noun The system of springs and shock absorbers in a vehicle that smooths out the ride.
  3. noun A mixture in which fine particles are spread through a liquid without dissolving.

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