Australian English Meaning of catapult

catapult

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Definitions and Meaning of catapult in English

Wordnet

catapult (n)

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

a device that launches aircraft from a warship

an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles

Wordnet

catapult (v)

shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult

hurl as if with a sling

Webster

catapult (n.)

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

A forked stick with elastic band for throwing small stones, etc.

FAQs About the word catapult

catapult

a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones, a device that launches aircraft from a warship, an engine

fling,hurl,throw,toss,cast,chuck,fire,heave,hurl,Launch

No antonyms found.

catapuce => Spurge, catapres => Catapres, cataplexy => Cataplexy, cataplastic => cataplasmic, cataplasm => poultice,