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bricole

bricole

9.9
A large medieval war machine like a catapult that threw heavy stones
  • noun
  • Archaic
translation icon : bricol
  • The army constructed a bricole to hurl stones over the castle walls.

Examples

  • Medieval engineers improved the power and accuracy of the bricole over time.

  • A skilled crew was needed to operate the heavy bricole during the siege.

  • The ancient bricole was used in battles long ago.

  • Many historians study the bricole for its engineering design.

  • The army constructed a bricole to hurl stones over the castle walls.

  • Medieval engineers improved the power and accuracy of the bricole over time.

  • A skilled crew was needed to operate the heavy bricole during the siege.

Synonyms

traction trebuchet
vsbricole
  • Archaic
9.9

A simple catapult that people pull by ropes to throw heavy stones

is the general historical term rather than a specific technical label
mangonel
vsbricole
  • Archaic
9.9

A medieval machine worked by people that throws large stones with a long arm

emphasizes people pulling cords attached to the lever and sling to launch projectiles

Surface Forms

bricole singular
bricoles plural

Etymology

Bricole comes from old French and was the name for a large hand-operated siege machine. It is like a big slingshot or catapult used to 'hurl' stones over walls, which is why bricole means that kind of catapult.