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noun • the beginning or early stages • (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) | ||||||||
| 28% | 8 | Stone-throwing weapon | ||||||
noun • a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones • a device that launches aircraft from a warship • an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles verb • shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult • hurl as if with a sling | ||||||||
| 28% | 7 | Medieval stone-throwing engine | ||||||
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Attack By Throwing Stone Crossword Clue
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ONSET which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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ONSET
Updated: October 14, 2023
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