BALISTA Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word balista. (close relations)
ballista
Best Alternatives
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| arbalest | nounn | |||||
noun • late version of the crossbow with a steel bow | ||||||
| ballista | nounn | |||||
noun • ancient missile weapon that throws bolts or stones | ||||||
| catapult | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones • a device that launches aircraft from a warship • an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles verb • shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult • hurl as if with a sling | ||||||
| sling | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice • a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones • a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel • a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released • bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck verb • hurl as if with a sling • hang loosely or freely; let swing • move with a sling • hold or carry in a sling | ||||||
| trebuchet | nounn | |||||
noun • catapult that uses a swinging arm to throw a projectile | ||||||
