Ballistic: alternatives and connections

To point or direct a missile weapon, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it; as…

of Ballista

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

A kind of missile weapon consisting of one, two, or more balls of stone, iron, or other material, attached to the ends of a leather co…

An ancient engine of war analogous to the crossbow and ballista.

An engine somewhat resembling a massive crossbow, used by the ancient Greeks and Romans for throwing stones, arrows, spears, etc.

A pointed missile weapon, intended to be thrown by the hand; a short lance; a javelin; hence, any sharp-pointed missile weapon, as an…

Any mechanical contrivance intended to remedy a difficulty or serve some purpose in an exigency; as, the doctor of a calico-printing m…

The efficiency of an engine, especially a steam pumping engine, as measured by work done by a certain quantity of fuel; usually, the n…

One who manages as engine, particularly a steam engine; an engine driver.

An engine of war used for throwing viretons, large stones, and other missiles; a springal.

Hurling denunciations, menaces, or censures.

The parts by which motion imparted to one portion of an engine or machine is transmitted to another, considered collectively; as, the…

A graphic engine is a type of software used by application programs to draw graphics on computer display screens.; "The graphic engine…

To play the game of hurling. See Hurling.

An instrument which draws a diagram showing the varying pressure in the cylinder of an engine or pump at every point of the stroke. It…

Of or pertaining to the art of cutting stones, or engraving on stones, either gems or monuments; as, lapidary ornamentation.

the act of pelting with stones; punishment inflicted by throwing stones at the victim (even unto death)