What's The Difference Between a Catapult and a Trebuchet?

- Catapults are any device that throws an object, although it commonly refers to the medieval siege weapon.


- Trebuchets are a TYPE of catapult, using gravity (with a counterweight) or traction (pulling down), to propel the arm and often employing a sling at the end of the arm for greater distance. This is different from other catapults in that it doesn't use built up tension for it's throwing force.