arbalist

• 名词，指中世纪使用的一种重型攻城武器，类似大型弩炮，用于发射巨石或其他投射物。

A noun referring to a medieval siege engine used as heavy artillery for hurling large stones and other missiles.

1. Medieval Siege EngineC2formaltechnical

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

   弩炮（攻城器械）

   • The arbalist launched massive stones against the castle walls.
   • During the siege, the defenders used an arbalist to repel attackers.
   • The army positioned the arbalist on a hill for maximum range.

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