Associations to the word «Ballista»

Wiktionary

BALLISTA, noun. An ancient military engine, in the form of a crossbow, used for hurling large missiles.

Dictionary definition

BALLISTA, noun. An engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles.

Wise words

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C. S. Lewis