Associations to the word «Ballista»
Noun
- Catapult
- Crossbow
- Sprite
- Bolt
- Brie
- Siege
- Projectile
- Fireball
- Sling
- Gaius
- Spear
- Dart
- Frigate
- Archer
- Hun
- Bow
- Romans
- Doris
- Schooner
- Cart
- Ram
- Arrow
- Artillery
- Roman
- Deck
- Missile
- Weapon
- Throwing
- Engine
- Ramp
- Tower
- Stone
- Sail
- Crew
- Hook
- Firing
- Bomb
- Shoot
- Defender
- Axe
- Machine
- Shaft
- Fortress
- Wall
- Pirate
- Warrior
- Shield
- Wheel
- Beam
- Pitch
- Cavalry
- Hull
- Empire
- Antonio
- Castle
- Rope
- Soldier
- Shooting
- Pace
- Fire
- Ship
- Hole
- Platform
- Alexander
- Rock
- Smoke
- Shot
- Marine
- Solution
- Combat
Adjective
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.
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