ballista
Pronunciation
  • IPA: /bəˈlɪstə/
Noun

ballista (plural ballistas)

  1. An ancient military engine, in the form of a crossbow, used for hurling large missiles.
Translations
  • French: baliste
  • Italian: balista
  • Portuguese: balista
  • Russian: балли́ста



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