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arbalest

/ˈɑːr.bə.lɛst/

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noun

/ˈɑːr.bə.lɛst/C2formal
  • ruСредневековая осадная машина, использовавшаяся как тяжёлая артиллерия для метания больших камней и других снарядов в укрепления.

A medieval siege engine used as heavy artillery to hurl large stones and other missiles at fortifications.

  1. Medieval Siege EngineC2formaltechnical

    A powerful medieval artillery engine used during sieges to hurl large stones, bolts, or other missiles.

    ruАрбалет (осадное орудие)

    • The army used an arbalest to breach the castle walls.
    • Arbalests were crucial in medieval siege warfare.
    • The arbalest could launch projectiles over great distances.

    Synonymsarbalistballistabricolecatapultmangonelonagertrebuchettrebucket

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  • arbalest's possessive singular form