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- [buh-lis-tuh]
- /bəˈlɪs tə/
- /bəlˈɪstə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [buh-lis-tuh]
- /bəˈlɪs tə/
Definitions of ballista word
- noun ballista an ancient catapult for hurling stones, etc 3
- noun ballista an ancient form of large crossbow used to propel a spear 3
- noun ballista a device, resembling a large mounted crossbow, used in ancient warfare to hurl heavy stones and similar missiles 3
- noun plural ballista an ancient military engine for throwing stones or other missiles. 1
- noun ballista A catapult used in ancient warfare for hurling large stones. 1
- noun ballista An ancient military engine, in the form of a crossbow, used for hurling large missiles. 0
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Origin of ballista
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Latin, probably < Greek *ballistā́s, dialectal variant of *ballistḗs, equivalent to báll(ein) to throw + -istēs -ist
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Parts of speech for Ballista
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ballista popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
ballista usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ballista
noun ballista
- 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.
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