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

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Charles de Gaulle