catapult

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catapult Definition

• (n) a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones
• (n) a device that launches aircraft from a warship
• (n) medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles
• (v) shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult; "the enemy catapulted rocks towards the fort"
• (v) hurl as if with a sling

catapult Synonyms

• arbalest
• arbalist
• ballista
• bricole
• catapult
• launcher
• mangonel
• onager
• sling
• slingshot
• trebuchet
• trebucket