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