What does "ballesta" mean in English?

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Spanish

ballesta

English

crossbow

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Examples of how to use "ballesta" in Spanish

Spanish
Disparó un virote con la ballesta.
English
He shot a bolt with the crossbow.
Spanish
La ballesta antigua estaba en el museo.
English
The ancient crossbow was in the museum.
Spanish
Compré una ballesta para la colección.
English
I bought a crossbow for the collection.
Spanish
El soldado tensó la ballesta rápidamente.
English
The soldier quickly cocked the crossbow.
Spanish
La ballesta necesita reparación urgente hoy.
English
The crossbow needs urgent repair today.

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Disparó un virote con la ballesta.

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