Sentence examples for firing stone from inspiring English sources

By the last quarter of the 14th century, wrought-iron siege bombards were firing stone cannonballs of 450 pounds (200 kilograms) and more.

The discs will be made from a grade chosen by Lockheed Martin following simulations that involved firing stone particles at metal plates using a high-powered gas gun.

Cannons were made in various sizes, from smaller hand cannons to larger guns firing stone balls of up to 7.6 inches.

Modern armament was scarce, and last-minute efforts were made to build cannons made of wood and reinforced with roping, firing stone projectiles.

The port pieces proved particularly efficient at smashing large holes in wood when firing stone shot and were a devastating anti-personnel weapon when loaded with flakes or pebbles.

The Donald insists he fired Stone, while Stone insists that he was the one who said, "You're fired!" Rick Wiley, Veteran Republican Adviser.

At night, they often cut the boredom by firing stones from slingshots at each other.

Consequently, large amounts of gunpowder were needed, to allow them to fire stone balls several hundred yards.

Cannons fired stone cannonballs, which did relatively little damage to stronger stone walls, and so were primarily used in defence of fortifications rather than as an offensive weapon by besiegers.

Flares were fired, stones and bottles were thrown and a number of fans suffered minor injuries.

Its identity is defined by its difference from other signs (fire, stone, sidewalk, blue).