Ballista
Pronunciation : Bal*lis"ta
Part of Speech : n.;
Etymology : [L. ballista, balista, fr. Gr. to throw.]
Definition : Defn: An ancient military engine, in the form of a crossbow, used for hurling large missiles.
pl. Ballist.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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