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    catapult
    /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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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCATAPULT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    A catapult is a device that can throw objects at a high speed, or a Y-shaped stick or piece of metal with a piece of elastic attached to the top. Learn how to use the word catapult as a noun and a verb, and see translations in different languages.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › catapultCatapult Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the noun and verb meanings of catapult, an ancient military device for hurling missiles or a device for launching an airplane. See synonyms, examples, word history and related entries.

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  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › catapultCATAPULT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    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.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › CatapultCatapult - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCATAPULT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A catapult is a device for shooting small stones or launching aircraft, or a verb meaning to move suddenly or quickly. Learn more about the word origin, pronunciation, and usage of catapult with Collins English Dictionary.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCATAPULT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    A catapult is a Y-shaped object with a piece of elastic used by children to shoot small stones. It can also be a verb meaning to make someone or something move very quickly and with great force.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › catapultCatapult - definition of catapult by The Free Dictionary

    A catapult is a device for hurling missiles, launching aircraft, or slinging stones. Learn the origin, usage, and synonyms of the word catapult from various dictionaries and sources.