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leva

/lɛvə/ noun · British & US
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What does leva mean?

noun

A leva is a type of medieval siege engine used to breach fortifications. It was a large, wheeled machine that used a combination of pulleys and levers to lift heavy weights.

Example

"The medieval army deployed a leva to breach the castle walls, but it was ultimately unsuccessful."

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