English dictionary
ballista
/b/@/'l/I/st/@/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles
Source: WordNet 3.0
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An ancient military engine, in the form of a crossbow, used for hurling large missiles.
Source: webster1913