Catapult — synonyms, definition

1. catapult (Noun)

arbalest arbalist arblast ballista bricole launcher mangonel mortar onager sling slingshot trebuchet trebucket

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.

device engine plaything toy

2. catapult (Verb)

discharge eject hurl project shoot toss

catapult (Verb) — Shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult. ex. "the enemy catapulted rocks towards the fort"

catapult (Verb) — Hurl as if with a sling.

cast hurl hurtle impel propel