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trebuchet

[treb-yoo-shet, treb-yoo-shet] / ˈtrɛb jʊˌʃɛt, ˌtrɛb jʊˈʃɛt /


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Bertrand continues to tinker, and as the misses pile up, I revise my earlier opinion: Aiming a trebuchet is neither art nor science; it’s voodoo.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2025

With 10:02 left in the second quarter Saturday, UW quarterback Michael Penix Jr. took a shotgun snap, dropped three steps and uncorked a trebuchet, as wide receiver Jalen McMillan sprinted uncovered up the seam.

From Seattle Times Sep. 10, 2022

The developers behind strategy sim Age of Empires IV took some time out to talk about the trebuchet and how it will fit into the game.

From The Verge Aug. 24, 2021

Imperious Megadeth poobah fires succession of pontifical edicts from the flaming trebuchet of his own ego.

From The Guardian Dec. 13, 2016

Last game he had brought her out too soon and lost her to a trebuchet.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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