arbalest
/ˈɑːbəlɪst/(亦作arblast)
noun
- historical a crossbow with a special mechanism for drawing back and releasing the string〈史〉弩（一种石弓, 有拉弦和放弦的特殊装置）。
词源
Old English arblast, from Old French arbaleste, from late Latin arcubalista, from Latin arcus 'bow' + ballista （see BALLISTA）.