Ballista: meaning, definitions and examples

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ballista

 

[ bษ™หˆlษชstษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

ancient weapon

A ballista is a type of ancient weapon used by the Romans and Greeks. It is a large crossbow-like device that was used to launch projectiles such as bolts or stones. The ballista was known for its accuracy and power, making it a formidable weapon on the battlefield.

Synonyms

catapult, crossbow, siege engine

Examples of usage

  • The Roman army used ballistas to defend their fortifications.
  • The Greeks employed ballistas during sieges to attack enemy troops.
  • The ballista was capable of launching projectiles over long distances.

Translations

Translations of the word "ballista" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น balista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅˆเคฒเคฟเคธเฅเคŸเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Balliste

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ balista

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐะปั–ัั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ balista

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒชใ‚นใ‚ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท baliste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ balista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท balista

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐœ๋ฆฌ์Šคํƒ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงู„ูŠุณุชุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ balista

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ balista

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผฉ็‚ฎ (dว”pร o)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ balista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ balista

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะปะปะธัั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ballista

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ balista

Etymology

The word 'ballista' comes from the Latin word 'ballista,' which means 'a device for throwing stones.' The ballista was a key weapon in ancient warfare, dating back to around 400 BC. It played a significant role in siege warfare and was used by various ancient civilizations, including the Romans and Greeks. The design of the ballista evolved over time, with improvements in range, accuracy, and power. Despite being an ancient weapon, the ballista is still remembered today for its effectiveness on the battlefield.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,400, 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.