Synonyms for trebuchet
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A medieval siege engine consisting of a large pivoting arm heavily weighted on one end.
Medieval trebuchets are said to have been capable of launching 90-kg projectiles over distances of more than 300 meters.
Related words
- Is a kind of
- catapult
- Other spellings
- trebucket
Forms
- Plural
- trebuchets
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| trebuchet | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.