ballesta.
crossbow (mechanised weapon, based on the bow and arrow)
Meaning & usage
crossbow (mechanised weapon, based on the bow and arrow)
ballista (ancient military engine, in the form of a crossbow)
triggerfish (tropical fish of the family Balistidae)
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Where this word comes from
Derived from Latin ballista f, from Ancient Greek βαλλίστρα f (ballístra). Compare Occitan balèsta f (Languedoc), balista f (Gascon), Spanish ballesta f, and French baliste f.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.