'Catapult' definitions:

Definition of 'catapult'

(from WordNet)
noun
A plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones [syn: slingshot, sling, catapult]
noun
A device that launches aircraft from a warship [syn: catapult, launcher]
noun
An engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles [syn: catapult, arbalest, arbalist, ballista, bricole, mangonel, onager, trebuchet, trebucket]
verb
Shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult; "the enemy catapulted rocks towards the fort"
verb
Hurl as if with a sling [syn: sling, catapult]

Definition of 'Catapult'

From: GCIDE
  • Catapult \Cat"a*pult\, n. [L. catapulta, Gr. ?, prob. from kata` down + ? to shake, hurl.] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. (Mil. Antiq.) An engine somewhat resembling a massive crossbow, used by the ancient Greeks and Romans for throwing stones, arrows, spears, etc. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A forked stick with elastic band for throwing small stones, etc. [1913 Webster]

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