hydropult (Meaning)
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hydropult (n.)
A machine for throwing water by hand power, as a garden engine, a fire extinguisher, etc.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hydropult
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hydropult Sentence Examples
- The ancient Greeks employed hydropults, powerful siege weapons that hurled projectiles using water pressure.
- The hydropult's massive wooden frame supported a large cylindrical tank filled with water.
- Operators forced air into the tank, pressurizing the water and propelling projectiles through a narrow nozzle.
- A hydropult's range and accuracy depended on the water pressure and the angle of the nozzle.
- Hydropults were capable of launching rocks weighing up to 150 kilograms for distances of over 300 meters.
- The besieged defenders of Rhodes famously used hydropults to fend off an invading Demetrius I of Macedon.
- Archimedes is credited with refining the design of hydropults, making them more efficient and powerful.
- Hydropults played a significant role in the siege warfare of the Hellenistic period.
- Modern replicas of hydropults have been constructed for educational and entertainment purposes.
- The hydropult's design demonstrates the ingenuity of ancient engineers in harnessing the power of water for military applications.
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A machine for throwing water by hand power, as a garden engine, a fire extinguisher, etc.
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The ancient Greeks employed hydropults, powerful siege weapons that hurled projectiles using water pressure.
The hydropult's massive wooden frame supported a large cylindrical tank filled with water.
Operators forced air into the tank, pressurizing the water and propelling projectiles through a narrow nozzle.
A hydropult's range and accuracy depended on the water pressure and the angle of the nozzle.
