Meaning Of The Word Ballista

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ballista in American English
a device, resembling a large mounted crossbow, used in ancient warfare to hurl heavy stones and similar missiles
noun: an ancient military engine for throwing stones or other missiles

ballista in British English
noun: an ancient catapult for hurling stones, etc

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