trebuchet

treb·u·chet

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [treb-yoo-shet, treb-yoo-shet]
- /ˈtrɛb yʊˌʃɛt, ˌtrɛb yʊˈʃɛt/
- /trˈebʊʃˌeɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [treb-yoo-shet, treb-yoo-shet]
- /ˈtrɛb yʊˌʃɛt, ˌtrɛb yʊˈʃɛt/

Definitions of trebuchet word

noun trebuchet a medieval engine of war with a sling for hurling missiles. 1
noun trebuchet a large medieval siege engine for hurling missiles consisting of a sling on a pivoted wooden arm set in motion by the fall of a weight 0
noun trebuchet a medieval engine of war powered by a counterweight and used to hurl large stones and other missiles 0

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Origin of trebuchet

First appearance:

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; Middle English < Middle French, equivalent to trebuch(er) to overturn, fall (tre(s) across, over (< Latin trāns- trans-) + buc trunk of body < Germanic; compare Old English būc belly) + -et -et

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Parts of speech for Trebuchet

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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trebuchet popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for trebuchet

noun trebuchet

arbalest — a large medieval crossbow, usually cocked by mechanical means
ballista — an ancient catapult for hurling stones, etc
ballistae — an ancient military engine for throwing stones or other missiles.
catapult — A catapult is a device for shooting small stones. It is made of a Y-shaped stick with a piece of elastic tied between the two top parts.
heaver — to raise or lift with effort or force; hoist: to heave a heavy ax.

All 6 Synonyms of trebuchet