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ballista

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bal·lis·ta  (b-lst)
n. pl. bal·lis·tae (-t)
An ancient and medieval engine of warfare used to hurl heavy projectiles at a target.

[Latin, from Greek ballists, from ballein, to throw; see gwel- in Indo-European roots.]

ballista [bəˈlɪstə]
n pl -tae [-tiː]
1. (Military / Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) an ancient catapult for hurling stones, etc
2. (Military / Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) an ancient form of large crossbow used to propel a spear
[from Latin, ultimately from Greek ballein to throw]
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Noun1.ballista - an engine that provided medieval artillery used during siegesballista - an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles
engine - an instrument or machine that is used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult, artillery piece, etc.; "medieval engines of war"


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Other attractions include medieval battle with the trebuchet being fired twice a day and visitors can also see the latest addition to the castle's deadly arsenal, in the form of the replica ballista.
The awe inspiring medieval machines of war, the Trebuchet will also be shooting twice a day and a new addition is the ballista, a colossal catapult.
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