Meaning of catapult

Definition of catapult

(noun) a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones
a device that launches aircraft from a warship
an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles
(verb) shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult; "the enemy catapulted rocks towards the fort"
hurl as if with a sling

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