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  1. balista: Merriam-Webster
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  5. balista: Merriam-Webster

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Definitions from Wiktionary (Balista)

▸ noun:  Alternative form of ballista [(weaponry, historical) An ancient military engine, in the form of a crossbow, used for hurling large missiles.]

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balistarius, arbalist, arbalester, arbalet, arbelest, blastor, jingall, cannon ball, Balla, xbow, more...

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balistarius, arbalist, arbalester, arbalet, arbelest, blastor, jingall, cannon ball, Balla, xbow, more...



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