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Catapult

ˈkatəpʌlt

Catapult definitions
noun
catapult catapults
  1. a forked stick with an elastic band fastened to the two prongs, used by children for shooting small stones
    sling
    • a 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
verb
catapult catapulted catapulting catapults
  1. hurl or launch (something) with or as if with a catapult

    "the explosion catapulted the car 30 yards along the road"

    • move suddenly or at great speed as though hurled by a catapult

      "the horse catapulted away from the fence"