n. A crossbow used in Europe in the chase and in war throughout the middle ages.
n. In heraldry, a crossbow used as a bearing.
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n. an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles
Word Usage
"So when the squadrons were arranged in the wedge, he stood himself behind the warriors, and from the wallet which was slung round his neck drew an arbalist."