siege weapon

noun

A weapon (usually very large) used by the aggressor in siege warfare. Examples include trebuchets, catapults, cannon, etc.

Meanings

nounsiege weapon (plural siege weapons)

plural siege weapons

  1. A weapon (usually very large) used by the aggressor in siege warfare. Examples include trebuchets, catapults, cannon, etc.

    Synonyms: siege engine

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA weapon (usually very large) used by the aggressor in siege warfare. Examples include trebuchets, catapults, cannon, etc.

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