Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
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catapult | (noun) an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles | - |
(noun) a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones | Synonyms: sling, slingshot | |
(noun) a device that launches aircraft from a warship | Synonyms: launcher | |
(verb) shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult | - | |
(verb) hurl as if with a sling | Synonyms: sling |