Trebuchet
/ˈtɹɛb.ju.ʃeɪ/
Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:18 pts9 letters
Definition of Trebuchet
noun
- A medieval siege engine consisting of a large pivoting arm heavily weighted on one end.
"Medieval trebuchets are said to have been capable of launching 90kg projectiles over distances of more than 300 meters, making them more powerful than most pre-modern types of catapult."
- A torture device for dunking suspected witches by means of a chair attached to the end of a long pole.
Anagrams of Trebuchet
No exact anagrams found for "trebuchet". This word has a unique letter combination.
Letter Values
t1
r1
e1
b3
u1
c3
h4
e1
t1
Total: 16 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Trebuchet
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Trebuchet"
Trebuchet is a 9-letter word that scores 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Trebuchet" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "trebuchet" is a high-scoring word.