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Definition of Catapult

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

2. Verb. Shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult. "The enemy catapulted rocks towards the fort"

3. Noun. A device that launches aircraft from a warship.

4. Verb. Hurl as if with a sling. "They catapult the object in the water"

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

Definition of Catapult

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

Definition of Catapult

1. to hurl through the air [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Catapult

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cataplectic cataplexies cataplexy cataplexy Catapres catapult (current term) catapulted catapultian catapultic catapulting

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