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The meaning of CATAPULT is an ancient military device for hurling missiles. How to use catapult in a sentence.
CATAPULT definition: 1. a device that can throw objects at a high speed: 2. a Y-shaped stick or piece of metal with a…. Learn more.
to thrust or move quickly or suddenly: His brilliant performance in the play catapulted him to stardom. Synonyms: shoot, pitch, propel, fling, throw. British. to hurl (a missile) from a slingshot. to hit (an object) with a missile from a slingshot.
noun. an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles. synonyms: arbalest, arbalist, ballista, bricole, mangonel, onager, trebuchet, trebucket. see more. noun. a device that launches aircraft from a warship. synonyms: launcher. see more. noun.
If something catapults you into a particular state or situation, or if you catapult there, you are suddenly and unexpectedly caused to be in that state or situation. Suddenly she was catapulted into his jet-set lifestyle.
catapult. ( ˈkætəˌpʌlt) n. 1. 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 name: slingshot. 2. (Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) a heavy war engine used formerly for hurling stones, etc. 3.
Definition of catapult noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
CATAPULT definition: 1. to make someone or something move through the air very quickly and with great force: 2. to make…. Learn more.
If something catapults you into a particular state or situation, or if you catapult there, you are suddenly and unexpectedly caused to be in that state or situation.
catapult (somebody/something) + adv./prep. She was catapulted out of the car as it hit the wall. (figurative) The movie catapulted him to international stardom.
