Bricole (Noun)
Meaning
An engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The bricole was a crucial component of the medieval siege engine, capable of propelling massive stones and other projectiles over long distances.
- During the siege of the castle, the enemy forces deployed a bricole to breach the walls and gain entry.
- The bricole's heavy wooden frame and complex system of pulleys and levers made it a formidable piece of artillery on the medieval battlefield.
- The defenders of the city worked tirelessly to repair the damage caused by the bricole's relentless barrage of stones and other missiles.
- The bricole's accuracy and range made it a prized possession among medieval armies, and its deployment was often a decisive factor in the outcome of a siege.