Definition of 'catapult'

Noun

1. a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones
      Synonyms: slingshot sling
2. a device that launches aircraft from a warship
      Synonyms: launcher
3. medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles
      Synonyms: arbalest arbalist ballista bricole mangonel onager trebuchet trebucket

Verb

1. shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult; "the enemy catapulted rocks towards the fort"
2. hurl as if with a sling
      Synonyms: sling

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