"bolt thrower" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: bolt throwers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} bolt thrower (plural bolt throwers)
  1. (science fiction) A mechanical crossbow used by Alliance Special Forces infiltration units in Star Wars. Categories (topical): Science fiction, Star Wars, Weapons
    Sense id: en-bolt_thrower-en-noun-OAB7K9Yd Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: literature, media, publishing, science-fiction

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