arbalest

ar·ba·lest

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ahr-buh-list]
- /ˈɑr bə lɪst/
- /ˈɑːbəlɪst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahr-buh-list]
- /ˈɑr bə lɪst/

Definitions of arbalest word

noun arbalest a large medieval crossbow, usually cocked by mechanical means 3
noun arbalest a medieval crossbow consisting of a steel bow set crosswise in a wooden shaft with a mechanism to bend the bow: it propelled arrows, balls, or stones 3
noun arbalest a powerful medieval crossbow with a steel bow, used to shoot stones, metal balls, arrows, etc. 1
noun arbalest A crossbow with a special mechanism for drawing back and releasing the string. 1
noun arbalest A late form of medieval crossbow, having a steel prod, or bow. 0

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Origin of arbalest

First appearance:

before 1100

One of the 6% oldest English words

before 1100; < Old French arbaleste < Old Provençal < Late Latin arcuballista (see arc, ballista); replacing Middle English, late Old English arblast < Old French

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Parts of speech for Arbalest

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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arbalest popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for arbalest

noun arbalest

sling — an iced alcoholic drink, typically containing gin, water, sugar, and lemon or lime juice.
pitcher — Molly (Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley) 1754–1832, American Revolutionary heroine.
propeller — a device having a revolving hub with radiating blades, for propelling an airplane, ship, etc.
slingshot — a Y -shaped stick with an elastic strip between the prongs for shooting stones and other small missiles.
hurler — to throw or fling with great force or vigor.

All 73 Synonyms of arbalest