trebuchet

Example Sentences

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Looking back on his first trebuchet, Bertrand laughs and admits he had no idea what he was doing.

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