mangonel

Meaning

1. (historical) A military engine formerly used for throwing stones and burning objects.
2. (historical, often, proscribed) A military engine formerly used for throwing stones and burning objects.

Synonyms

arbalist

trebucket

bricole

catapult

onager

arbalest

ballista

trebuchet

spin drier

spin dryer

centrifuge

extractor

dart thrower

spear thrower

sling

Translations

mangonneau

manganela

catapulta

mangonel

Mangonel

baliste

catapulte

trébuchet

مَنْجَنِيق

trabuco

balista

balista

fundíbulo

arbalesta

Etymology

From Old French mangonel, from Latin manganellus, manganum, from Ancient Greek μάγγανον (mánganon).