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arblast.

A wooden crossbow with a special drawing mechanism, used to fire bolts, stones, etc.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɑːblɑːst/UK/ˈɑɹblæst/US
  1. A wooden crossbow with a special drawing mechanism, used to fire bolts, stones, etc.

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Where this word comes from

Inherited from Middle English arblast, from late Old English arblast, from Old French arbaleste (modern French arbalète), from Late Latin arcuballista, from Latin arcus (“bow”).

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