mangonel
/ˈmæŋɡənəl/
noun
- A medieval military machine for throwing stones, arrows, or other projectiles, powered by twisted ropes or a counterweight.
- Historians rebuilt a mangonel to demonstrate medieval siege warfare.
- The castle defenders used a mangonel to hurl rocks at the attacking army.
- The mangonel could launch a projectile over 300 feet.
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