arbalist

arbalist has 2 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 8.

Definitions

• 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.
• n.. an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles