Meaning Of The Word Catapult

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catapult
countable noun: A catapult is a device for shooting small stones. It is made of a Y-shaped stick with a piece of elastic tied between the two top parts.

catapult in American English
an ancient military contrivance powered by either torsion or tension used for throwing or shooting stones, spears, etc.
to be catapulted; move quickly; leap
to shoot or launch from or as from a catapult; hurl
intransitive verb: to be catapulted
noun: an ancient military engine for hurling stones, arrows, etc.
transitive verb: to hurl from a catapult

catapult in British English
noun: a Y-shaped implement with a loop of elastic fastened to the ends of the two prongs, used mainly by children for shooting small stones, etc
verb: to shoot forth from or as if from a catapult

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