mangonel

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A military machine used during the Middle Ages for hurling stones and other missiles, often employing a wooden arm with a container at one end.

noun

A military engine formerly used for throwing stones, etc.

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A military engine formerly used for throwing stones and javelins.

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A military engine formerly used for throwing stones and burning objects.

noun

an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles