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trebuchet

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


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Andrew built his own metal trebuchet at Utah State years ago; he shows me video of hurling a pumpkin at a derelict piano.

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

In 1995, they let him leave a trebuchet in, too: my childhood Royal Knight’s Castle, designed by Petersen, has a tiny rock flinger on the battlements you can flick with one finger.

From The Verge Jun. 18, 2022

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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