mangonel

Definitions

1. A military engine formerly used for throwing stones and burning objects.
   historical
2. A traction trebuchet (trebuchet operated by manpower).
   historical
3. An onager (type of catapult).
   historical, often, proscribed

Equivalents

Examples

“The cavalry were on the wings and the siege-engines, mangonels and catapults, planted on sand-dunes.”

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