trebuchet

/ˈtɹɛb.ju.ʃeɪ/ · noun

Meaning

A medieval siege engine consisting of a large pivoting arm heavily weighted on one end.
A torture device for dunking suspected witches by means of a chair attached to the end of a long pole.

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Related words

trebucket(English)harquebus(English)stonebow(English)thunderbox(English)torpedo boom(English)tugboat(English)truncheon(English)pivot gun(English)ballista(English)counterweight(English)catapult(English)crossbow(English)

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