Associations to the word «Ballista»

Wiktionary

BALLISTA, noun. An ancient military engine, in the form of a crossbow, used for hurling large missiles.

Dictionary definition

BALLISTA, noun. An engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke