catapults (historical weapons)

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Scope note
Historical military engines of various designs for discharging darts, stones, or other missiles. A typical design consists of a long upright arm with a spoon-shaped or slinglike holder to carry the projectile at the upper end.
catapults
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024