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bricole

bricole

9.9
A large medieval war machine like a catapult that threw heavy stones
  • noun
  • Archaic
: 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

mangonel
vsbricole
  • Archaic
1 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
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

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.