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Definitions for Ballista
[1] an ancient military engine for throwing stones or other missiles.
[2] an ancient catapult for hurling stones, etc
[3] an ancient form of large crossbow used to propel a spear
Words related to Ballista
pistol, bomb, sword, gun, missile, cannon, rifle, machete, ammunition, firearm, knife, shotgun, revolver, slingshot, catapult, dagger, spear, bayonet, ax, bludgeon
Words nearby Ballista
ballgame, ballicatter, balliol, ballism, ballismus, ballista, ballistic, ballistic camera, ballistic galvanometer, ballistic missile, ballistic pendulum
Origin of Ballista
1590–1600; < Latin, probably < Greek *ballistā́s, dialectal variant of *ballistḗs, equivalent to báll(ein ) to throw + -istēs -ist
Word origin for Ballista
C16: from Latin, ultimately from Greek ballein to throw
Synonyms for Ballista
ammunition, bomb, cannon, firearm, gun, knife, machete, machine gun, missile, nerve gas, pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun, sword, tear gas, arbalest, archery, arrow, assegai, ax, axe, backsword, banderilla, barong, bat, baton, battle-ax, bayonet, bazooka, blackjack, blade, blowgun, bludgeon, boomerang, catapult, cleaver, club, crossbow, cudgel, cutlass, dagger, dart, dirk, flamethrower, harpoon, hatchet, howitzer, lance, musket, saber, scythe, slingshot, spear, spike, stiletto, switchblade, anlace, atlatl, billy club, bow and arrow, bowie knife, brass knuckles, hunting knife, nuclear bomb, nunchaku