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- Dictionarycatapult/ˈkatəpʌlt/
noun
- 1. a forked stick with an elastic band fastened to the two prongs, used by children for shooting small stones.
verb
- 1. hurl or launch (something) with or as if with a catapult: "the explosion catapulted the car 30 yards along the road"
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CATAPULT definition: 1. a device that can throw objects at a high speed: 2. a Y-shaped stick or piece of metal with a…. Learn more.
The meaning of CATAPULT is an ancient military device for hurling missiles. How to use catapult in a sentence.
to thrust or move quickly or suddenly: His brilliant performance in the play catapulted him to stardom. Synonyms: shoot, pitch, propel, fling, throw. British. to hurl (a missile) from a slingshot. to hit (an object) with a missile from a slingshot.
If something catapults you into a particular state or situation, or if you catapult there, you are suddenly and unexpectedly caused to be in that state or situation. Suddenly she was catapulted into his jet-set lifestyle.
noun. a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones. synonyms: sling, slingshot. see more. verb. shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult. “the enemy catapulted rocks towards the fort” see more. verb. hurl as if with a sling. synonyms: sling. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA.
CATAPULT definition: 1. to make someone or something move through the air very quickly and with great force: 2. to make…. Learn more.
1. a Y-shaped implement with a loop of elastic fastened to the ends of the two prongs, used mainly by children for shooting small stones, etc. US and Canadian name: slingshot. 2. (Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) a heavy war engine used formerly for hurling stones, etc. 3. (Military) a device installed in warships to launch aircraft. vb.
Jun 17, 2024 · catapult (plural catapults) A device or weapon for throwing or launching large objects. A mechanical aid on aircraft carriers designed to help airplanes take off from the flight deck .
Definitions of 'catapult' 1. If someone or something catapults or is catapulted through the air, they are thrown very suddenly, quickly, and violently through it. [...] 2. If something catapults you into a particular state or situation, or if you catapult there, you are suddenly and unexpectedly caused to be in that state or situation. [...] More.
catapult (somebody/something) + adv./prep. She was catapulted out of the car as it hit the wall. (figurative) The movie catapulted him to international stardom.
