the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. A short mortar used formerly for throwing stone shot.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A ballistic war-engine for throwing stones, used in the middle ages.
n. An early form of cannon the ball of which was of stone.
Word Usage
"I was wondering how fattening wine is, and is there a wine that has less of the ingredients that cause weight gain? drink some goddam perrier and sit yo ass down."