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- Dictionarycat·a·pult/ˈkadəpəlt/
noun
- 1. a forked stick with an elastic band fastened to the two prongs, used by children for shooting small stones; a slingshot.
verb
- 1. hurl or launch (something) in a specified direction with or as if with a catapult: "the explosion catapulted the car 30 yards along the road"
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Learn the noun and verb meanings of catapult, an ancient military device for hurling missiles or a device for launching an airplane. See synonyms, examples, word history and related entries.
A catapult is a device that can throw objects at a high speed, or a Y-shaped stick or piece of metal with a piece of elastic attached to the top. Learn how to use the word catapult as a noun and a verb, and see translations in different languages.
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.
A catapult is a device for shooting small stones or launching aircraft, or a verb meaning to move suddenly or quickly. Learn more about the word origin, pronunciation, and usage of catapult with Collins English Dictionary.
A catapult is a Y-shaped object with a piece of elastic used by children to shoot small stones. It can also be a verb meaning to make someone or something move very quickly and with great force.
A catapult is a device for hurling missiles, launching aircraft, or slinging stones. Learn the origin, usage, and synonyms of the word catapult from various dictionaries and sources.
