| 释义 |
† eˈxoster Antiq. Obs.
[ad. L. exōstra, a. Gr. ἔξωστρα (f. ἐξ (see ex- prefix2) + ὠθέειν to thrust).]
A hanging bridge anciently used by besiegers; also (see quot. from Blount).
1569J. Sandford tr. Agrippa's Van. Artes 33 b, Ye engins called..Exosters. 1656–81Blount Glossogr., Exoster, an ancient Engine for war; now used for a Petard to blow open a Port or Gate. 1692–1732in Coles. |