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BOLT THROWER Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the phrase bolt thrower. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase bolt thrower. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for BOLT THROWER

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ballista
nounn
noun

• ancient missile weapon that throws bolts or stones

catapult
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones

• a device that launches aircraft from a warship

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

verb

• shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult

• hurl as if with a sling

hurler
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (baseball) the person who does the pitching

mangonel
nounn
noun

• catapult operated by manpower pulling cords attached to a lever and slign to launch projectiles

onager
nounn
noun

• Asiatic wild ass

• small catapult used by the Romans

scorpion
nounn
noun

• arachnid of warm dry regions having a long segmented tail ending in a venomous stinger

• (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Scorpio

• the eighth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about October 23 to November 21

slingshot
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones

trebuchet
nounn
noun

• catapult that uses a swinging arm to throw a projectile

Best Hypernyms For BOLT THROWER

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Alternatives for BALLISTA

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