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A catapult is an ancient mechanical weapon designed to launch projectiles like stones or arrows over long distances. It was an important military tool in siege warfare because it allowed armies to attack fortified positions from a safe distance.
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Katapult (altgriechisch καταπέλτης katapeltēs, von κατά- kata- „gegen, wider“ und πάλλειν pallein „schleudern“), auch Wurfmaschine genannt, bezeichnet eine große, nicht tragbare Fernwaffe, welche Geschosse mittels mechanischer Energie aus dem ruhenden Zustand stark beschleunigt.
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