trébuchent

Trébuchet is a type of medieval siege engine. It is a type of catapult that uses a swinging arm to throw a projectile. The arm is balanced by a heavy counterweight. This allows it to throw heavy projectiles over long distances. Trébuchets were used in Europe and the Middle East from the 12th century onwards. They were very effective weapons. They could destroy castle walls and other fortifications. The word trébuchet comes from the French word "trébucher," which means to stumble or fall. This is likely a reference to the way the arm of the trébuchet falls. There are two main types of trébuchet. The first is the fixed-counterweight trébuchet. This type has a counterweight that is permanently attached to the arm. The second is the hinged-counterweight trébuchet. This type has a counterweight that can swing freely. The hinged-counterweight trébuchet was more powerful than the fixed-counterweight trébuchet. It was also more difficult to build. Trébuchets were eventually replaced by gunpowder artillery. However, they are still remembered as one of the most powerful siege weapons of the Middle Ages.