‖n. [ Hind. ] (Zool.) A badgerlike animal of India (Arctonyx collaris). [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ OF. balestre. See Ballista. ] A crossbow. [ Obs. ] Blount. [ 1913 Webster ]
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a. (Zool.) Like a fish of the genus
‖n. [ LL. ] (Anc. Fort.) A narrow opening, often cruciform, through which arrows might be discharged. Parker. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ F. balise; cf. Sp. balisa. ] A pole or a frame raised as a sea beacon or a landmark. [ 1913 Webster ]