trebuchet

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Noun trebuchet has 1 sense

catapult, arbalest, arbalist, ballista, bricole, mangonel, onager, trebuchet, trebucket - medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles
--₁ is a kind of artillery, heavy weapon, gun, ordnance

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Trebuchet

Definition:

A trebuchet is a medieval siege engine used to hurl large projectiles, such as stones or fireballs, with the help of a counterweight system.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

A type of siege engine

Usages:

Medieval warfare

Examples:

1. The trebuchet was a formidable weapon during medieval battles.

2. The army used a trebuchet to launch large boulders at the enemy stronghold.

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