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Synonyms for ballista

Most common

bolt thrower

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Noun

Definitions

  1. n. 1

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

Related words

Other spellings
balista

Forms

Plural
ballistas

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
ballistarising

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.