Definition of catapult
Nouns
a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones
a device that launches aircraft from a warship
- Synonyms:
- launcher
- Type of:
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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
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engine
an instrument or machine that is used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult, artillery piece, etc.
Vocabulary Lists for catapult
George Orwell's 1984" Part 1 (comprehensive) »(2491 words)
Comprehensive vocabulary list for George Orwell's...
- newspeak
- prole
- Big Brother
- labour camp
- doublethink
George Orwell's "1984" Part 1 »(312 words)
Vocabulary study list for George Orwell's "1984" (Part...
- alterable
- garble
- abbreviate
- indoctrinate
- collate
Melba Pattillo Beals's Warriors Don't Cry »(96 words)
A good vocabulary List from Warriors Don't Cry.
- accolade
- adamant
- adversary
- amend
- amended

