Definition of "trebuchet" [treb•u•chet]

• A medieval catapult for hurling heavy stones. (noun)

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• "Thus, a trebuchet is a form of catapult (as is the steam-powered unit that throws F14's off the deck of the Nimitz, but I digress) However in wargame usage the two (catapult and trebuchet) are totally different."
• "Nevertheless, any time that you get to use the word "trebuchet" is good."
• "Hi! working on this myself! player names are in trebuchet font slightly thicker with modified letter i's. working on numbers! any fonts appreciated esp. epl, puma 2008, adidas 2006 pparke@hotmail. co.uk"