Catapult: meaning, definitions and examples

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catapult

[ ˈkatəˌpʌlt ]

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weapon

A device used to hurl objects a great distance, typically in warfare.

Synonyms

launcher, sling, trebuchet

Examples of usage

The soldiers used a catapult to launch rocks at the enemy forces.
The ancient Greeks used catapults to defend their cities.

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toy

A small handheld device with a projecting arm for flinging small objects.

Synonyms

launcher, shooter, sling

Examples of usage

The children enjoyed playing with a miniature catapult in the backyard.
He bought a toy catapult for his nephew as a birthday present.

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action

To hurl or launch something with great force.

Synonyms

hurl, launch, propel

Examples of usage

She catapulted the ball into the net with precision.
The new technology catapulted the company to the top of the market.

Translations

Translations of the word "catapult" in other languages:

🇵🇹 catapulta

🇮🇳 मशीन

🇩🇪 Katapult

🇮🇩 ketapel

🇺🇦 катапульта

🇵🇱 katapulta

🇯🇵 カタパルト

🇫🇷 catapulte

🇪🇸 catapulta

🇹🇷 mancınık

🇰🇷 투석기

🇸🇦 منجنيق

🇨🇿 katapult

🇸🇰 katapult

🇨🇳 弹射器

🇸🇮 katapult

🇮🇸 katapúlt

🇰🇿 катапульта

🇬🇪 კატაპულტა

🇦🇿 katapult

🇲🇽 catapulta

Word origin

The word 'catapult' originated from the Greek word 'katapeltes', which means 'shield piercer'. Catapults have been used since ancient times as weapons of war, capable of launching projectiles over long distances with great force. Over the years, the design of catapults evolved, leading to various types such as trebuchets and ballistae. In modern times, catapults are also used in a recreational context, such as miniature toy catapults for entertainment.

See also: cat, catamount, cater, catlike, cattail, cattiness, catwalk.