English Explanatory Dictionary

ballister

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A crossbow or ballista.
  2. Alternative form of baluster; a short pillar.
  3. A brace on a brass instrument that helps hold the valves in place.

Word forms

ballister ballisters

Etymology

From Latin ballista. Compare balister.

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