Associations to the word «Catapult»
Noun
- Launching
- Nimitz
- Deck
- Carrier
- Siege
- Launch
- Aircraft
- Cruiser
- Seaplane
- Landing
- Crossbow
- Plane
- Bolt
- Spotlight
- Warfare
- Forefront
- Hangar
- Takeoff
- Rocket
- Wall
- Prominence
- Blast
- Mainstream
- Sling
- Fame
- Refit
- Gunpowder
- Funnel
- Superstructure
- Crane
- Malwa
- Turret
- Projectile
- Kingfisher
- Luna
- Battleship
- Thrower
- Hawker
- Launcher
- Scorpion
- Snarl
- Malfunction
- Archer
- Acclaim
- Gear
- Bow
- Fling
- Canister
- Arrow
- Throwing
- Cam
- Ram
- Trajectory
- Wire
- Corpse
- Curtiss
- Breakthrough
- Reconnaissance
- Barak
- Mongol
- Faa
- Corsair
- Bomb
- Elevator
- Galley
- Float
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
CATAPULT, noun. A device or weapon for throwing or launching large objects, such as a mechanical aid on aircraft carriers designed to help airplanes take off from the flight deck.
CATAPULT, noun. (UK) slingshot
CATAPULT, noun. An instance of firing a missile from a catapult.
CATAPULT, noun. (figuratively) An instance of firing something, as if from a catapult.
CATAPULT, verb. (transitive) To fire a missile from a catapult.
CATAPULT, verb. (transitive) To fire or launch something, as if from a catapult.
CATAPULT, verb. (transitive) To increase the status of something rapidly.
CATAPULT, verb. (intransitive) To be fired from a catapult or as if from a catapult.
CATAPULT, verb. (intransitive) To have one's status increased rapidly.
Dictionary definition
CATAPULT, noun. A plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones.
CATAPULT, noun. A device that launches aircraft from a warship.
CATAPULT, noun. An engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles.
CATAPULT, verb. Shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult; "the enemy catapulted rocks towards the fort".
CATAPULT, verb. Hurl as if with a sling.
Wise words
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