Ballestas (en. Crossbows)

/baʝes'tas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A power device that uses the tension of a spring.

Crossbows were used in the Middle Ages as siege weapons.

Las ballestas se usaban en la Edad Media como armas de asedio.

A projectile weapon used for hunting or in war.

The crossbow can be more precise than a hand-thrown arrow.

La ballesta puede ser más precisa que una flecha lanzada a mano.

A mechanism for launching projectiles.

Modern crossbows are used in shooting competitions.

Las ballestas modernas son utilizadas en competiciones de tiro.

From the Latin term 'ballista', which referred to a war machine that launched stones.

to put in a crossbow

To prepare something to be thrown or attacked with force.

poner en una ballesta

to be more agile than a crossbow

Referring to someone who is quick and precise in their actions.

ser más ágil que una ballesta

arrow

A projectile launched by a crossbow or bow, usually made of wood or metal.

flecha

spring

A mechanism that stores potential energy, essential to the functioning of a crossbow.

resorte

shooting

The action of launching projectiles, which can include the use of a crossbow.

tiro

Quick shot

That was a faster shot than a crossbow.

Eso fue un disparo más rápido que una ballesta.

Surprise attack strategy

That tactic was like a crossbow, quick and effective.

Esa táctica fue como una ballesta, rápida y efectiva.