Glossary

This is a glossary of hurling terms used on this site who's definitions are commonly unknown or are use in a hurling specific way.

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Arm Ratio

The ratio of the length of the long arm () to the length of the short arm () (1)

Arm (TA)

The main lever arm

Hanger

The member connecting the counterweight to the end of the short arm.

Long Arm (LA)

The part of the arm of a trebuchet on the sling side of the main axle The length of above

Mass Ratio

The ratio of the mass of the counterweight () to the length of the mass of the projectile () (1)

Range Optimization Number (RON)

Measurement of efficiency of a trebuchet where closer to zero is better. Calculated by dividing the range () by the long arm length () and then dividing the mass ratio () by it. Source: Ripcords...

RSI

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) measure the…

Short Arm (SA)

The part of the arm of a trebuchet on the counterweight side of the main axle The length of above