Ballista
/bəˈlɪstə/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 An ancient military engine, in the form of a crossbow, used for hurling large missiles. historical
- 2 ancient missile weapon that throws bolts or stones wordnet
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin ballista, from Ancient Greek βαλλίστρα (ballístra), from βάλλω (bállō, “I throw”).