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    Ballesta (en. Crossbow)

    /baʝesˈta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A projectile weapon that consists of a bow with a firing mechanism to launch arrows.
    The warrior used a crossbow to hunt deer.
    El guerrero utilizó una ballesta para cazar ciervos.
    A siege instrument that launches heavy projectiles.
    The medieval crossbow was feared in battles for its power.
    La ballesta medieval era temida en las batallas por su potencia.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'balistā', which means projectile weapon.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to shoot with a crossbow
    To make a launch with a crossbow.
    disparar con ballesta
    to aim with the crossbow
    To direct the crossbow towards a target before shooting.
    apuntar con la ballesta

    Related Words

    bow
    An instrument that launches arrows, similar to the crossbow but without a firing mechanism.
    arco
    arrow
    A projectile that is launched by a crossbow or a bow.
    flecha

    Slang Meanings

    Describing a person who acts in a cunning or strategic manner.
    He's a cunning player, like a crossbow in the game.
    Es un jugador astuto, como una ballesta en el juego.
    A phrase implying that someone is very focused on their goal.
    He is like a crossbow ready to shoot, he doesn't get distracted.
    Está como una ballesta lista para disparar, no se distrae.