arbalest

English - Turkish

Definition of arbalest in English Turkish dictionary

ortaçağda kullanılan eski tip yay

(isim) mancınık

eski zamanda ok atmak için kullanılan bir çeşit zemberekli yay

{i} mancınık

English - English

Definition of arbalest in English English dictionary

A late form of medieval crossbow, having a steel prod, or bow

It served to throw arrows, darts, bullets, etc

{i} medieval crossbow which shot arrows or stones

A crossbow, consisting of a steel bow set in a shaft of wood, furnished with a string and a trigger, and a mechanical device for bending the bow

medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles

Hyphenation

ar·ba·lest

Etymology

(noun.) before 12th century. From Middle English arblast, from Old French arbaleste, from Late Latin arcuballista.