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Trebuchet
a hurling engine with a long arm that pivots between two posts. At one end of the arm is a weight, at the other is a sling or simply a projectile. The trebuchet could hurl a 20-kilogram stone a distance of 100–150 meters. Dating from antiquity, the weapon was used until the 15th century in the siege of fortresses. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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