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trebucket

/ˈtrɛb.jʊ.kɪt/

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noun

/ˈtrɛb.jʊ.kɪt/C2formaltechnical
  • ruСредневековая осадная машина, использовавшаяся в качестве тяжелой артиллерии для метания больших камней и других снарядов.

A medieval siege engine used as heavy artillery for hurling large stones and other missiles.

  1. Medieval Siege EngineC1formal

    A large medieval war machine used to hurl heavy stones, projectiles, or other missiles at enemy fortifications during sieges.

    ruСредневековая осадная машина

    • The army assembled a massive trebucket to breach the castle walls.
    • Stones weighing hundreds of pounds were launched from the trebucket.
    • The trebucket was a fearsome weapon on the medieval battlefield.

    Synonymscatapulttrebuchet