What does ballesta in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word ballesta in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use ballesta in Spanish.

The word ballesta in Spanish means crossbow, ballista. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word ballesta

crossbow

nombre femenino (arma antigua)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
En la actualidad, la ballesta se usa para caza mayor y para practicar tiro al blanco.
Currently, the crossbow is used for big game hunting and to practice target shooting.

ballista

nombre femenino (arma antigua de artillería)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Julio César fue el primero en usar la ballesta en combates a campo abierto.
Julius Cesar was the first to use a ballista in open field combats.

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