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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

    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.

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

    The meaning of CATAPULT is an ancient military device for hurling missiles. How to use catapult in a sentence.

  4. 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.

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CatapultCatapult - Wikipedia

    A catapult uses the sudden release of stored potential energy to propel its payload. Most convert tension or torsion energy that was more slowly and manually built up within the device before release, via springs, bows, twisted rope, elastic, or any of numerous other materials and mechanisms.

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

    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.

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

    noun. an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles. synonyms: arbalest, arbalist, ballista, bricole, mangonel, onager, trebuchet, trebucket. see more. noun. a device that launches aircraft from a warship. synonyms: launcher. see more. noun.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of catapult – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

    CATAPULT definition: 1. to make someone or something move through the air very quickly and with great force: 2. to make…. Learn more.

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

    catapult. (ˈkætəˌpʌlt) n. 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.

  10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcatapult noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of catapult noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  11. www.yourdictionary.com › catapultCatapult Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

    Catapult definition: Any of various military machines used for hurling missiles, such as large stones or spears, in ancient and medieval times.