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catapult
[ kat-uh-puhlt, -poolt ]
noun
- an ancient military engine for hurling stones, arrows, etc.
- a device for launching an airplane from the deck of a ship.
- British. a slingshot.
verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
- to be catapulted.
- to move or spring up suddenly, quickly, or forcibly, as if by means of a catapult:
The car catapulted down the highway. When he heard the alarm he catapulted out of bed.
catapult
/ ˈkætəˌpʌlt /
noun
- a Y-shaped implement with a loop of elastic fastened to the ends of the two prongs, used mainly by children for shooting small stones, etc US and Canadian nameslingshot
- a heavy war engine used formerly for hurling stones, etc
- a device installed in warships to launch aircraft
verb
- tr to shoot forth from or as if from a catapult
- foll byover, into, etc to move precipitately
she was catapulted to stardom overnight
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- cata·pultic adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Origin of catapult1
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Example Sentences
We had live chickens and I was trying to shoot them from a real-life catapult into painted green pigs in boxes.
But it was enough to catapult Davis into the national spotlight and raise immediate speculation about statewide office.
But then you find yourself with the revenue to purchase that catapult you've been wanting.
You think that this tragedy has given you an opportunity to catapult you [sic] dinky blog and newspaper to new heights.
Then, the German loan would catapult him to ignominy, not fame.
They had rigged up a rude catapult from some lumber and ropes.
Poof—crack—bang, went off another explosion; and up bounced Old Hellyer, as if a catapult had been applied below his seat.
Through they went and half-way across the bridge before they could check their monster catapult.
The throng of pirates had cleared away from the great wooden catapult, leaving two of their number to discharge it.
A stone from a catapult in the tower came whizzing and struck his head with a mournful crash.
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