[trĕb́yə-shĕt́]
(n.)A medieval catapult for hurling heavy stones.
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A trebuchet or trebucket is a siege engine that was employed in the Middle Ages either to smash masonry walls or to throw projectiles over them. It is sometimes called a "counterweight trebuchet" ...
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Some experiments with trebuchets. ... The trebuchet is an ancient siege engine used for throwing large rocks. It was invented in China in about the 4th century BC, came to Europe in the 6th century AD, and did not become obsolete until the 16th century, well after the introduction of gunpowder.
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What is a Trebuchet ? How does a Trebuchet work ? ... The trebuchet , or Trebuket , as it is sometimes known, is a direct descendant of the simple sling , or what is commonly known as a slingshot . Introduced into siege warfare during the twelfth century, the trebuchet , powered by gravity alone, was the most effective...
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Mathematics and physics of the trebuchet, a catapult powered by a falling counterweight. ... An optimum sling length search for the trebuchet is included, greatly easing your search for an optimum design.
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