An engine somewhat resembling a massive crossbow, used by the ancient Greeks and Romans for throwing stones, arrows, spears, etc.
A forked stick with elastic band for throwing small stones, etc.
A large wooden structure used during a siege to fire stones and iron bolts at the enemy.
a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones
medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles
a device for hurling stones or other objects
a machine with a stiff frame, allowing a large force to store energy in an elastic material, then releasing it suddenly to accelerate a small mass
a throw that typically starts with the victim on his back, and the attacker standing and facing him
A class of siege engines designed to throw spears and heavy bolts.
Stone-throwing engine, usually employing torsion.
An enormous siege engine designed to throw projectiles at a castle.
A catapult is any siege engine which uses an arm to hurl a projectile a great distance, though the term is generally understood to mean medieval siege weapons.