ballista
Example Sentences
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Though it is yet to be formally named, scientists have nicknamed the tiny spider "ballista", after the ancient weapon used to hurl stones in battle.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
Although many people have identified the scorpion as a type of ballista, it lacks the torsion springs that ballistae use to thrust their projectile forward with such incredible force.
From Slate • May 7, 2019
The distinctive shape—two ball-shaped curves flanking an imposing central column—is much closer to Game of Thrones’ weaponry than a torsion-driven ballista.
From Slate • May 7, 2019
There were some crazy loops, like the way the ballista was enchanted, and a bunch of other stuff they played with on the storyboards.
From The Verge • Mar. 18, 2019
She wondered whether she could make it to the ballista.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
