Mangonel

n.

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A military engine formerly used for throwing stones and javelins.

Noun

1.

mangonel - medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles Synonyms: arbalest, arbalist, ballista, bricole, onager, trebuchet, trebucket, catapult

arbalest, arbalist, artillery, ballista, bricole, catapult, gun, heavy weapon, onager, ordnance, trebuchet, trebucket