ballistae

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A form of ballista — An ancient military engine, in the form of a crossbow, used for hurling large missiles.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of ballista
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APA

ballistae. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ballistae

MLA

“ballistae.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ballistae. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “ballistae,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ballistae.

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