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The correct spelling is trebuchet.
How to pronounce trebuchet
noun
IPA: /ˈtɹɛb.ju.ʃeɪ/
Say it like: Tre-buc-het
The correct spelling is trebuchet. A medieval siege engine consisting of a large pivoting arm heavily weighted on one end. For example: "Medieval trebuchets are said to have been capable of launching 90kg projectiles over distances of more than 300 meters, making them more powerful than most pre-modern types of catapult."
Usage Examples
“Medieval trebuchets are said to have been capable of launching 90kg projectiles over distances of more than 300 meters, making them more powerful than most pre-modern types of catapult.”
Definition
noun
- 1.A medieval siege engine consisting of a large pivoting arm heavily weighted on one end.
- 2.A torture device for dunking suspected witches by means of a chair attached to the end of a long pole.
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