ballista

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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

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

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

After Qyburn’s ballista proves utterly useless, this episode raises the stakes by showing an actual threat to the seemingly invincible dragons, which is just icing on the cake.

From The Verge • Jan. 2, 2018

Percy glanced toward the stern and spotted Frank, in human form, peeking out from behind a ballista, waiting.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan