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sunober

What are catapults?

Iknow that it was used in iron age...

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Posted by sunober on Friday December 19, 2008 at 7:27 AM and tagged with catapults, definition, faulkner’s oxford.

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  1. engtchr5 Teacher
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    Catapults were massive weapons that were used to hurl objects or projectiles long distances during ancient battles. They were the iron age equivalent of today's standard army tank or missile launcher.

    A long arm with a basket or receptacle was attached to a spring-loaded base with tension applied. The long arm was pulled back, the basket or "holder" was loaded with rocks or artillery, and the arm was then released using a pulley, rope, or latch. The projectile would then be sent flying at one's enemy, causing havoc and devastation. Hope this helps.

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    Posted by engtchr5 on Friday December 19, 2008 at 7:34 AM

  2. giorgiana1976
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     The noun CATAPULT

    • war machine, used in ancient times, mainly for besieging fortresses. With this machinery, one can throw towards enemy, at very large distance, different objects such as: stone rocks, barrels with inflammable substances
    • device used to launch airplanes from the boards of aircraft carrier
    • device which is launching the pilot, outside airplane, just to save his life in case of danger

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    Posted by giorgiana1976 on Friday December 19, 2008 at 7:42 AM