trebuchet
Pronunciation:
/ˈtɹɛb.ju.ʃeɪ//ˈtɹɛb.juˌʃɛt/noun
Definitions
A medieval siege engine consisting of a large pivoting arm heavily weighted on one end.
Example: Medieval trebuchets are said to have been capable of launching 90kg projectiles over distances of more than 300 meters, making them more powerful than most pre-modern types of catapult.
A torture device for dunking suspected witches by means of a chair attached to the end of a long pole.