Arbalest: meaning, definitions and examples
๐น
arbalest
[ หษหbษlษst ]
medieval weapon
An arbalest is a type of crossbow that was used in medieval times. It is a powerful weapon that could shoot bolts with great accuracy and force.
Synonyms
ballista, bolt thrower, crossbow.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
|---|---|
| arbalest |
Use this term when referring to a large, ancient type of crossbow that was used in medieval warfare. It's good for historical or fantasy contexts.
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Examples of usage
- The arbalest was a popular choice among soldiers during the Middle Ages.
- Hunters would use the arbalest to take down large game from a distance.
Translations
Translations of the word "arbalest" in other languages:
๐ต๐น besta
๐ฎ๐ณ เคงเคจเฅเคฐเฅเคตเคฟเคฆเฅเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Armbrust
๐ฎ๐ฉ busur silang
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐัะฑะฐะปะตั
๐ต๐ฑ kusza
๐ฏ๐ต ใฏใญในใใฆ (kurosubล)
๐ซ๐ท arbalรจte
๐ช๐ธ ballesta
๐น๐ท tatar yayฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์๊ถ (seokgung)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูููุณ ูุงููุดุงุจ (al-qaws wal-nashshab)
๐จ๐ฟ kuลกe
๐ธ๐ฐ kuลกa
๐จ๐ณ ๅผฉ (nว)
๐ธ๐ฎ samostrel
๐ฎ๐ธ handboga
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัะฑะฐะปะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแแแขแ (arbaleti)
๐ฆ๐ฟ arbalet
๐ฒ๐ฝ ballesta
Etymology
The word 'arbalest' comes from the Old French word 'arbaleste', which in turn was derived from the Latin word 'arcuballista', meaning 'a crossbow'. The arbalest was a popular weapon during the Middle Ages, known for its accuracy and power in battle.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #42,307, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.