English dictionary

onager

/'/A/n/@//dZ//@/r/

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 mangonel trebuchet trebucket

Source: WordNet 3.0
Asiatic wild ass

noun.animal

Synonyms equus hemionus

Source: WordNet 3.0
A military engine acting like a sling, which threw stones from a bag or wooden bucket, and was operated by machinery.

noun

Source: webster1913