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mangonel

/ˈmæŋɡəˌnɛl/

Translations

mangonelnoun

mangonels

/ˈmæŋɡəˌnɛl/

The mangonel was used in medieval warfare to hurl stones at enemy fortifications.

Мангонель использовался в средневековых войнах для метания камней в укрепления противника.

Synonyms

siege engine

war engine

mangoneladjective

/ˌmæŋɡəˈnɛl/

Used attributively before a noun (e.g., "mangonel arm")

mangonelnoun

A type of medieval siege weapon used for hurling large stones or other projectiles at enemy fortifications.

The castle's defenses were breached after several hours of relentless bombardment by the enemy's mangonel.

mangoneladjective

Relating to or characteristic of a mangonel; designed for or used with a mangonel.

The engineers repaired the mangonel arm before the next assault.