What's the difference between ballista and trebuchet?

Ballista


Definition:

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

Example Sentences:

  • (1) The purpose of this article is to describe useful orthodontic treatment for the palatally impacted caries by using the ballista spring appliance.
  • (2) The ballista spring appliance was effective in pulling the palatally impacted maxillary canines forward vertical direction.
  • (3) Ryse: Son of Rome , also a launch title, played as an extremely high-intensity God of War , the demo level portraying legions landing from the sea, an impressive variation on a theme – Omaha beach, with ballistas.
  • (4) The ballista spring system is a simplified orthodontic system for treating impacted teeth.

Trebuchet


Definition:

  • (n.) Alt. of Trebucket

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Samuel (a hollow-cheeked Noah Wiseman) is plagued by fears of a monster, and exhibits his anxiety in the most antisocial ways imaginable (one of the more palatable being the home-made trebuchet he takes to school).

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