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ballista

(n): an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles
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2 months ago Prolagus said:

In Italian, fam. for bullshitter.

2 months ago chained_bear said:

Early missile weapon resembling large crossbow on a carriage, firing metal bolts, arrows, or stone slugs.

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