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ballista in Persian

خرکمان xarkamân

/bəˈlɪstə/

ballista in Persian: خرکمان (xarkamân), عراده ('arrâde). In English, ballista means an ancient military engine, in the form of a crossbow, used for hurling large missiles.

Persian words for ballista

crossbow-like military engine for hurling large missiles
خرکمان xarkamân, عراده 'arrâde

English meaning of ballista

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

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Questions about ballista in Persian

What is the meaning of ballista in Persian?
Ballista in Persian is خرکمان (xarkamân), عراده ('arrâde).
معنی ballista چیست؟
Ballista: خرکمان (xarkamân), عراده ('arrâde).
What does ballista mean in English?
Ballista means an ancient military engine, in the form of a crossbow, used for hurling large missiles.

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