ballista

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin ballista, from Ancient Greek βαλλίστρα (ballístra), from βάλλω (bállō, “I throw”).

noun

  1. (weaponry, historical) An ancient military engine, in the form of a crossbow, used for hurling large missiles.

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