trebuchet

Example Sentences

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With 10:02 left in the second quarter Saturday, UW quarterback Michael Penix Jr. took a shotgun snap, dropped three steps and uncorked a trebuchet, as wide receiver Jalen McMillan sprinted uncovered up the seam.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 10, 2022

The developers behind strategy sim Age of Empires IV took some time out to talk about the trebuchet and how it will fit into the game.

From The Verge • Aug. 24, 2021

His son’s motion is a lot more fluid, but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t miss that old trebuchet from deep.

From Slate • Aug. 7, 2020

Imperious Megadeth poobah fires succession of pontifical edicts from the flaming trebuchet of his own ego.

From The Guardian • Dec. 13, 2016

The coconut hit the ground and the trebuchet arm swung up, launching the pump through the air with a ferocious zip.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray