"siege weapon" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: siege weapons [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} siege weapon (plural siege weapons)
  1. A weapon (usually very large) used by the aggressor in siege warfare. Examples include trebuchets, catapults, cannon, etc. Categories (topical): Weapons Synonyms: siege engine

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