catapult

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catapult (enc)

Noun	1.	catapult - a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones slingshot, sling plaything, toy - an artifact designed to be played with
	2.	catapult - a device that launches aircraft from a warship launcher device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water"
	3.	catapult - medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles arbalest, arbalist, ballista, bricole, mangonel, onager, trebuchet, trebucket artillery, heavy weapon, ordnance, gun - large but transportable armament
Verb	1.	catapult - shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult; "the enemy catapulted rocks towards the fort" propel, impel - cause to move forward with force; "Steam propels this ship"
	2.	catapult - hurl as if with a sling sling hurl, hurtle, cast - throw forcefully

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