Associations to the word «Trebuchet»

Wiktionary

TREBUCHET, 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.
TREBUCHET, noun. A torture device for dunking suspected witches by means of a chair attached to the end of a long pole.

Dictionary definition

TREBUCHET, noun. An engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles.

Wise words

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