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Definition of Trebuchet
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, Mangonel, Onager, Trebucket
Generic synonyms: Engine
Derivative terms: Catapult, Catapultian, Catapultic
Generic synonyms: Engine
Derivative terms: Catapult, Catapultian, Catapultic
Definition of Trebuchet
1. n. A cucking stool; a tumbrel.
Definition of Trebuchet
1. Noun. A medieval siege engine consisting of a large pivoting arm heavily weighted on one end. Considered to be the technological successor to the catapult. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Trebuchet
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