Battering-ram

(Ezek. 4:2; 21:22), a military engine, consisting of a long beam of wood hung upon a frame, for making breaches in walls. The end of it which was brought against the wall was shaped like a ram’s head.

BAT'TERING-RAM. Eze 4:2 and Eze 21:22. This was a long beam of strong wood, usually oak, sometimes connected with a carriage or framework of heavy timber. One end was shaped like a ram's head, which when driven repeatedly and with great force against the wall of a city or fortification either pierced it or battered it down. In the tower of the structure in which the battering-ram was hung were often posted Ancient Battering-ram. archers and slingers, who fired at the defenders upon the walls while their comrades were pushing the ram along or working it against the walls. See War.

BAT'TERING-RAM. Eze 4:2 and Eze 21:22. This was a long beam of strong wood, usually oak, sometimes connected with a carriage or framework of heavy timber. One end was shaped like a ram's head, which when driven repeatedly and with great force against

the wall of a city or fortification either pierced it or battered it down. In the tower of the structure in which the battering-ram was hung were often posted Ancient Battering-ram. archers and slingers, who fired at the defenders upon the walls while their comrades were pushing the ram along or working it against the walls. See War.

Part of speech: noun (n.)

1. 1. (Mil.) An engine used in ancient times to beat down the walls of besieged places.

2. A blacksmith's hammer, suspended, and worked horizontally.