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A military engine formerly used for throwing stones and javelins.

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  1. n. A military engine formerly used for throwing stones and javelins.
  2. n. catapult operated by manpower pulling cords attached to a lever and sling to launch projectiles
  3. A military engine formerly used for throwing stones and javelins.
  4. A military engine formerly used for throwing stones andjavelins.
  5. n an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles