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catapult
[ kat-uh-puhlt, -poolt ]
noun
- an ancient military engine for hurling stones, arrows, etc.
- a device for launching an airplane from the deck of a ship.
- British. a slingshot.
verb (used with object)
- to hurl from a catapult.
- to thrust or move quickly or suddenly:
His brilliant performance in the play catapulted him to stardom.
Synonyms: , , , ,
- British.
- to hurl (a missile) from a slingshot.
- to hit (an object) with a missile from a slingshot.
verb (used without object)
- to be catapulted.
- to move or spring up suddenly, quickly, or forcibly, as if by means of a catapult:
The car catapulted down the highway. When he heard the alarm he catapulted out of bed.
catapult
/ ˈ°ìæ³Ùəˌ±èÊŒ±ô³Ù /
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 US and Canadian nameslingshot
- a heavy war engine used formerly for hurling stones, etc
- a device installed in warships to launch aircraft
verb
- tr to shoot forth from or as if from a catapult
- foll byover, into, etc to move precipitately
she was catapulted to stardom overnight
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of catapult1
Example Sentences
Campaigners against the sale and carrying of catapults have received an official response from the government after a petition calling for a ban exceeded 10,000 signatures.
It's been 33 years since her breakthrough album, "Little Earthquakes," catapulted Tori Amos to stardom.
The film earned more than $61 million at the box office and catapulted Bates to an Oscar win.
This, Tree points out, could be anything from tunnels running under the border, to boats, drones, submarines and even catapults.
The Blood Knot catapulted Fugard onto the international stage - with the play shown in the US, and adapted for British television.
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