Catapulting: meaning, definitions and examples

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catapulting

 

[ หˆkรฆtษ™หŒpสŒltษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

launching projectiles

Catapulting refers to the act of launching an object into the air at high speed using a mechanical device known as a catapult. This action can be applied in various contexts, including historical warfare, sports, or even in modern engineering experiments. The term can also metaphorically describe a sudden surge in performance or success, where something or someone is propelled forward rapidly. It often highlights the element of surprise or a significant force driving the motion.

Synonyms

hurling, launching, propelling

Examples of usage

  • The engineers are catapulting the test model into the air.
  • She felt like her career was catapulting to new heights after the promotion.
  • The slingshot was used for catapulting stones during the festival.
  • Their innovative ideas are catapulting the company to fame.

Translations

Translations of the word "catapulting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น catapultando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅˆเคŸเคพเคชเคฒเฅเคŸเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Katapultierung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melontarkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐั‚ะฐะฟัƒะปัŒั‚ัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ katapultowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใ‚ฟใƒ‘ใƒซใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท catapultage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ catapultando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mancฤฑnฤฑ kullanma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํˆฌ์ฒ™ํ•˜๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุทู„ุงู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ katapultovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ katapultovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠ•ๅฐ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ katapultiranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ katapultun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐั‚ะฐะฟัƒะปัŒั‚ะฐ ะถะฐัะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒขแƒแƒžแƒฃแƒšแƒขแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ katapultasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ catapultando

Etymology

The word 'catapult' originates from the Ancient Greek word 'katapultos', meaning 'to hurl down' or 'to strike down'. This was adapted into Latin as 'catapultae', which referred specifically to siege engines that could launch stones or projectiles at enemy fortifications. The device was widely used in ancient warfare and evolved over the centuries into various forms seen in medieval times, such as the trebuchet and the mangonel. Although primarily associated with military applications in its early use, the concept of catapulting has since expanded to include metaphorical meanings, suggesting rapid advancement or growth in various fields, including personal achievements and technology.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,857, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.