Catapults (ancient weapons)
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Furnishings and Equipment (Hierarchy Name) > Weapons and Ammunition > weapons > projectile weapons > <projectile weapons with nonexplosive propellant> > <projectile launchers with nonexplosive propellant>
Descripción
Ancient military devices used to hurl heavy projectiles such as large stones, consisting essentially of a long upright arm with a spoon-shaped or slinglike holder to carry the projectile at the upper end, the lower end fastened to posts or a movable frame. The upper end is winched down by cords until parallel to the ground; when released, the torsion-generated force propels the projectile.
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Otros términos
- katapulten [nl]
- catapultas [es]
- catapult (ancient weapon) [en]
- catapaults [en]
- mangonel [en]
- mangonels [en]
- onagers (catapults) [en]
- katapult [nl]
- catapulta [es]