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Definition of Mangonel
1. Noun. An engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles.
Exact synonyms: Arbalest, Arbalist, Ballista, Bricole, Catapult, Onager, Trebuchet, Trebucket
Generic synonyms: Engine
Derivative terms: Catapult, Catapultian, Catapultic
Generic synonyms: Engine
Derivative terms: Catapult, Catapultian, Catapultic
Definition of Mangonel
1. n. A military engine formerly used for throwing stones and javelins.
Definition of Mangonel
1. a medieval military device for hurling stones [n -S]