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

  1. The ancient Greeks employed hydropults, powerful siege weapons that hurled projectiles using water pressure.
  2. The hydropult's massive wooden frame supported a large cylindrical tank filled with water.
  3. Operators forced air into the tank, pressurizing the water and propelling projectiles through a narrow nozzle.
  4. A hydropult's range and accuracy depended on the water pressure and the angle of the nozzle.
  5. Hydropults were capable of launching rocks weighing up to 150 kilograms for distances of over 300 meters.
  6. The besieged defenders of Rhodes famously used hydropults to fend off an invading Demetrius I of Macedon.
  7. Archimedes is credited with refining the design of hydropults, making them more efficient and powerful.
  8. Hydropults played a significant role in the siege warfare of the Hellenistic period.
  9. Modern replicas of hydropults have been constructed for educational and entertainment purposes.
  10. 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.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

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.