- nouncatapult (noun) · catapults (plural noun)
- BRITISH ENGLISHa forked stick with an elastic band fastened to the two prongs, used by children for shooting small stones; a slingshot.
- historicala military machine worked by a lever and ropes for hurling large stones or other missiles.
- a mechanical device for launching a glider or other aircraft, especially from the deck of a ship.
verbcatapult (verb) · catapults (third person present) · catapulted (past tense) · catapulted (past participle) · catapulting (present participle)- hurl or launch (something) in a specified direction with or as if with a catapult:"the explosion catapulted the car 30 yards along the road" · "their music catapulted them to the top of the charts" · "the plane was refueled and catapulted back into the air again"
- move suddenly or at great speed as though hurled by a catapult:"the horse catapulted away from the fence"
Originlate 16th century: from French catapulte or Latin catapulta, from Greek katapeltēs, from kata- ‘down’ + pallein ‘hurl’.Similar and Opposite Wordsverb- hurl or launch (something) in a specified direction with or as if with a catapult:
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Nov 21, 2024 · Catapult, mechanism for forcefully propelling stones, spears, or other projectiles, in use mainly as a military weapon since ancient times. Nearly all catapults operated by a sudden release of tension on bent wooden beams …
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A catapult is a device for shooting small stones or launching aircraft, or a verb meaning to move suddenly or quickly. Learn more about the word origin, pronunciation, and usage of catapult with Collins English Dictionary.
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