Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [buh-lis-tuh]
- /bəˈlɪs tə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [buh-lis-tuh]
- /bəˈlɪs tə/
Definitions of ballistae word
- noun plural ballistae an ancient military engine for throwing stones or other missiles. 1
- noun ballistae Irregular plural form of ballista. 1
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Origin of ballistae
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Latin, probably < Greek *ballistā́s, dialectal variant of *ballistḗs, equivalent to báll(ein) to throw + -istēs -ist
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Parts of speech for Ballistae
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ballistae popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
ballistae usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ballistae
noun ballistae
- sling — an iced alcoholic drink, typically containing gin, water, sugar, and lemon or lime juice.
- pitcher — Molly (Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley) 1754–1832, American Revolutionary heroine.
- propeller — a device having a revolving hub with radiating blades, for propelling an airplane, ship, etc.
- slingshot — a Y -shaped stick with an elastic strip between the prongs for shooting stones and other small missiles.
- hurler — to throw or fling with great force or vigor.
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