catapult

Definition of catapult

Nouns

a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones
Synonyms:
sling, slingshot
Type of:
plaything, toy
an artifact designed to be played with
a device that launches aircraft from a warship
Synonyms:
launcher
Type of:
device
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
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
Type of:
engine
an instrument or machine that is used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult, artillery piece, etc.

Verbs

shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult
"the enemy catapulted rocks towards the fort"
Type of:
impel, propel
cause to move forward with force
hurl as if with a sling
Synonyms:
sling
Type of:
cast, hurl, hurtle
throw forcefully

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Words that contain catapult

catapultian
 catapultic