trebuchet
nounHow to pronounce trebuchet:
Definition of trebuchet:
- trebuchet (noun):
- a medieval military engine for hurling heavy missiles (such as rocks)
- noun. an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles.
Synonyms for trebuchet:
arbalest
arbalist
ballista
bricole
catapult
engine
mangonel
onager
sling
trebucket
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