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An ancient military engine, in the form of a crossbow, used for hurling large missiles.

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  1. n. An ancient military engine, in the form of a crossbow, used for hurling large missiles.
  2. n. ancient missile weapon that throws bolts or stones
  3. An ancient military engine, in the form of a crossbow, used for hurling large missiles.
  4. An ancient military engine, in the form of a crossbow, used forhurling large missiles.
  5. n:100 n an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles