Catapulting: meaning, definitions and examples
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catapulting
[ หkรฆtษหpสltษชล ]
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:
๐ต๐น catapultando
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเคพเคชเคฒเฅเคเคฟเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Katapultierung
๐ฎ๐ฉ melontarkan
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะฐัะฐะฟัะปัััะฒะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ katapultowanie
๐ฏ๐ต ใซใฟใใซใ
๐ซ๐ท catapultage
๐ช๐ธ catapultando
๐น๐ท mancฤฑnฤฑ kullanma
๐ฐ๐ท ํฌ์ฒํ๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฅุทูุงู
๐จ๐ฟ katapultovรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ katapultovanie
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ katapultiranje
๐ฎ๐ธ katapultun
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะฐัะฐะฟัะปััะฐ ะถะฐัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแแแฃแแขแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ katapultasiya
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.