ballista

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Noun ballista has 1 sense

catapult, arbalest, arbalist, ballista, bricole, mangonel, onager, trebuchet, trebucket - medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles
--₁ is a kind of artillery, heavy weapon, gun, ordnance

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Ballista

Description:

A ballista is a large ancient weapon used during warfare. It resembles a huge crossbow and is capable of launching projectiles, such as arrows or rocks, at great distances with impressive force.

Examples:

Noun: The ballista was a fearsome weapon employed by ancient armies.

Verb: The soldiers operated the ballista with precision, launching projectiles into the enemy ranks.

Adjective: The ballista bolt pierced through the enemy's shield, causing significant damage.

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