Trebuchet

Pronunciation: /ˈtrɛb.jəˌʃɛt/

Definitions of trebuchet

noun a type of medieval siege engine used for hurling large stones or other projectiles

Example Sentences

A1 A trebuchet is a type of medieval siege weapon.

A2 The trebuchet was used to launch large stones at enemy fortifications.

B1 The trebuchet was an important weapon in medieval warfare due to its ability to launch projectiles over long distances.

B2 The trebuchet was a formidable weapon that could cause significant damage to enemy defenses.

C1 The trebuchet was a sophisticated piece of engineering that required skilled operators to operate effectively.

C2 The trebuchet revolutionized medieval warfare with its ability to launch projectiles with great accuracy and power.

Examples of trebuchet in a Sentence

formal The trebuchet was a powerful siege engine used in medieval warfare.

informal Check out this cool video of a trebuchet launching watermelons into the air!

slang That trebuchet is totally badass, it can launch projectiles really far.

figurative Her words hit me like a trebuchet, knocking me off balance.

Grammatical Forms of trebuchet

• plural: trebuchets
• comparative: more trebuchet
• superlative: most trebuchet
• present tense: trebuchets
• future tense: will trebuchet
• perfect tense: have trebucheted
• continuous tense: is trebucheting
• singular: trebuchet
• positive degree: trebuchet
• infinitive: to trebuchet
• gerund: trebucheting
• participle: trebucheting

Origin and Evolution of trebuchet

First Known Use: 0013 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'trebuchet' originated from the Old French word 'trabucher' which means 'to stumble' or 'to fall'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'trebuchet' evolved to specifically refer to a type of medieval siege engine used to hurl projectiles at enemy targets.