mancınık — meaning in English

English meaning

• catapult noun A device for hurling or launching objects, historically used as a weapon.
• trebuchet noun A medieval siege engine consisting of a large pivoting arm heavily weighted on one end.

Senses

mancınık is used for these senses in English:

• catapult A device or weapon for throwing or launching large objects.
• trebuchet A torture device for dunking suspected witches by means of a chair attached to the end of a long pole.

catapult — full definition

1. noun A device for hurling or launching objects, historically used as a weapon.
2. noun A handheld device with a Y-shaped frame and elastic band for shooting small projectiles; a slingshot.
3. verb To launch or hurl suddenly and with great force.
4. verb To propel someone or something rapidly to a new level of success or attention.

trebuchet — full definition

1. noun A medieval siege engine consisting of a large pivoting arm heavily weighted on one end.
2. noun A torture device for dunking suspected witches by means of a chair attached to the end of a long pole.