About The Word Ballista
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What's The Definition Of Ballista?Synonyms | Synonyms for Ballista: Related Terms | Find terms related to Ballista: See Also | Ballista In Webster's Dictionary \Bal*lis"ta\, n.; pl. {Ballist[ae]}. [L. ballista,
balista, fr. Gr. ? to throw.]
An ancient military engine, in the form of a crossbow, used
for hurling large missiles.
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