English dictionary

mangonel

/'m/&//N/g/@/,n/E/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles

noun.artifact

Synonyms arbalest arbalist ballista bricole catapult onager trebuchet trebucket

Source: WordNet 3.0
A military engine formerly used for throwing stones and javelins.

noun

Source: webster1913