arbalest

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A late form of medieval crossbow, having a steel prod, or bow
It served to throw arrows, darts, bullets, etc
{i} medieval crossbow which shot arrows or stones
A crossbow, consisting of a steel bow set in a shaft of wood, furnished with a string and a trigger, and a mechanical device for bending the bow
medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles
arbalest

    Hyphenation

    ar·ba·lest

    Pronunciation

    Etymology

    (noun.) before 12th century. From Middle English arblast, from Old French arbaleste, from Late Latin arcuballista.
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