arbalest

or ar·ba·list

[ ahr-buh-list ]

noun

1. a powerful medieval crossbow with a steel bow, used to shoot stones, metal balls, arrows, etc.

arbalest

/ ˈɑːbəlɪst /

noun

1. a large medieval crossbow, usually cocked by mechanical means

Other Words From

• ar·ba·lest·er ar·ba·list·er [ahr, -b, uh, -lis-ter], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of arbalest¹

before 1100; < Old French arbaleste < Old Provençal < Late Latin arcuballista ( arc, ballista ); replacing Middle English, late Old English arblast < Old French

Word History and Origins

Origin of arbalest¹

C11: from Old French arbaleste, from Late Latin arcuballista, from Latin arcus bow + ballista

Example Sentences

Lorentz Driver and Arbalest will get more flinch to make it easier to counter them, but I’m not convinced this will help, considering the huge amounts of aim assist these linear fusion rifles have.

From The Verge

One example is Adam Pinney’s first feature, “The Arbalest,” which, to my dismay, was never released in theatres.

From The New Yorker

Stream “The Arbalest” on Kanopy, Amazon, and other services.

From The New Yorker

The Arbalest does qualify as “affordable,” given that the sweet spot for value tends to be between $15 and $25.

From Washington Post

The wine was the 2015 Arbalest, a red blend from Bordeaux that retails for about $20 to $23.

From Washington Post

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