ballistas

[US]/[ˈbæləstəs]/
[UK]/[ˈbæləstəs]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.plural of ballista; a large ancient device for hurling stones or darts

Phrases & Collocations

deploy ballistas

ancient ballistas

operating ballistas

powerful ballistas

used ballistas

building ballistas

repairing ballistas

firing ballistas

roman ballistas

heavy ballistas

Example Sentences

the defenders positioned ballistas along the city walls.

roman legions often employed ballistas in siege warfare.

the ballistas launched massive stones at the enemy fortifications.

engineers carefully maintained the ballistas' mechanisms.

the ballistas' range exceeded that of standard catapults.

ancient ballistas required a significant crew to operate.

the enemy's ballistas threatened the approaching ships.

they used ballistas to destroy the wooden gate.

the ballistas were a key component of their defensive strategy.

the ballistas' powerful bolts could pierce armor.

the army deployed several ballistas on the battlefield.

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