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catapult

/'k/&/t/@/,p/@/lt/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones

    noun.artifact

    Synonyms sling slingshot

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. a device that launches aircraft from a warship

    noun.artifact

    Synonyms launcher

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles

    noun.artifact

    Synonyms arbalest arbalist ballista bricole mangonel onager trebuchet trebucket

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. An engine somewhat resembling a massive crossbow, used by the ancient Greeks and Romans for throwing stones, arrows, spears, etc.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult

    verb.contact

    Examples
    The enemy catapulted rocks towards the fort.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. hurl as if with a sling

    verb.contact

    Synonyms sling

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

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