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catapult

UK
/ˈkæt.ə.pʌlt/
US
/ˈkæt.ə.pʌlt/

Translations

catapultnoun
catapults
pl
UK
/ˈkæt.ə.pʌlt/
US
/ˈkæt.ə.pʌlt/
The ancient army used a catapult to breach the fortress walls.
Древняя армия использовала катапульту, чтобы пробить стены крепости.
Synonyms
launcher
projector
trebuchet
ballista
slingshot
catapultverb
catapulted
Past Simple
catapulted
Past Participle
catapulting
Gerund
UK
/ˈkætəpʌlt/
US
/ˈkætəˌpʌlt/
The pilot had to catapult out of the malfunctioning aircraft.
Пилоту пришлось катапультироваться из неисправного самолета.
Additional translations
метать
подбрасывать
Synonyms
launch
cast
send
fling
propel
hurl
catapultadjective
UK
/ˈkætəpʌlt/
US
/ˈkætəˌpʌlt/
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to a catapult or catapult-based launch system.

Definitions

catapultnoun
A device that stores energy and releases it suddenly in order to hurl a projectile through the air, especially a siege engine used in ancient and medieval warfare.
The ancient army used a catapult to launch stones at the enemy fortifications.
A forked stick with an elastic band fastened to the two prongs, used by children for shooting small stones.
He made a simple catapult from a Y-shaped branch and a rubber band.
An aircraft launching device on a ship, used to assist in the takeoff of aircraft.
The aircraft carrier was equipped with a powerful catapult to launch jets into the sky.
catapultverb
To launch or throw something with great force.
The children catapulted the water balloons over the fence.
To quickly move or be moved suddenly and with great force.
The sudden news catapulted her into the spotlight.
catapultadjective
Relating to or involved with a catapult, especially the aircraft-launching mechanism on a carrier (attributive use).
Catapult operations were suspended due to the heavy seas.
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