Look up: Arbalist

1. arbalist
   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. It served to throw arrows, darts, bullets, etc. ... Alternative forms: arbalet and arblast. ... Origin: OF. Arbaleste, LL. Arbalista, for L. Arcuballista;...
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2. Arbalist
   • (n.) 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. It served to throw arrows, darts, bullets, etc.
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3. Arbalist
   (crossbowman) An `arbalist`, also spelled arbelist, is one who shoots a crossbow. Equipment and Competition: Arbalists shoot crossbows markedly different from medieval artillerymen. Current-day target crossbows must conform to various limitations according to the governing body under which th...
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