2006-06-30 22:22:33 · 7 answers · asked by joe4t 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Bolster?
Main Entry: bol·ster
Pronunciation: 'bOl-st&r
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old English belg bag -- more at BELLY
1 : a long pillow or cushion
2 : a structural part designed to eliminate friction or provide support or bearing
2006-06-30 22:27:37 · answer #1 · answered by ryanprague1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think you've found a typo there ... lol...
Ballista ... Roman military weapon used as a cross bow ... also as a throwing device for rocks or flaming missiles ...
Not sure your leaders will be wanting the flaming missile version but hey times may have changed since I was scout so so many years ago ... lol ...
2006-07-01 00:26:42 · answer #2 · answered by Gone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the roman thing is right when we made them it was a device for propelling somtning basically we made a sort of calapult
we used canes to make a piramid attatched elastic bands together attatched to 3 points then to a plastic cup hey presto exellent fun take a look at the web just type in ballistas on images
depending on your troop age and experience as well as that of your leader will depend on what you make
2006-07-02 04:28:17 · answer #3 · answered by marina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's definitely a Ballista, I'm sure. We did that in scouts, but without the flaming bit.
2006-07-01 00:28:59 · answer #4 · answered by smelly pete 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you mean 'bolster.' In architecture, the word refers to a horizontal supporting timber that is used to "keep something raised or propped up." Perhaps you are going to be building the supports for a tent.
2006-06-30 23:24:22 · answer #5 · answered by Ana Thema 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A very large Roman Crossbow.
2006-06-30 23:52:05 · answer #6 · answered by greebo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you've spelt that how you meant to, it's a bit off an antique tractor.
2006-06-30 22:45:03 · answer #7 · answered by KatyW 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋