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    Ballester (en. Crossbow)

    /baʎes'teɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who uses or manufactures crossbows, a type of projectile weapon.
    The ballester looked for a new design for his crossbow.
    El ballester buscó un nuevo diseño para su ballesta.
    In the medieval context, a soldier who used a crossbow on the battlefield.
    The ballesteres were fundamental in the army of the time.
    Los ballesteres eran fundamentales en el ejército de la época.
    A term used to refer to a manufacturer of crossbows.
    The village ballester was known for the quality of his products.
    El ballester del pueblo era conocido por la calidad de sus productos.

    Etymology

    The term 'ballester' comes from the term 'ballesta', which in turn derives from the Latin 'ballista'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act as a ballester
    To actively participate in the use of a crossbow.
    hacer de ballester
    to be an excellent ballester
    To be highly skilled in handling the crossbow.
    ser un ballester excelente

    Related Words

    crossbow
    A weapon that launches projectiles using a tension mechanism.
    ballesta
    projectile
    Any object that is thrown by force.
    proyectil
    archer
    A person who uses a bow and arrows.
    arquero

    Slang Meanings

    Exceptional shooter.
    That guy is a true ballester; all his shots are accurate.
    Ese tipo es un verdadero ballester, sus tiros son todos certeros.
    Reference to an expert in attack strategies.
    In the game, he became a ballester when it was time to attack.
    En el juego, se volvió un ballester al momento de atacar.