catapult

1. n. An engine somewhat resembling a massive crossbow, used by the ancient Greeks and Romans for throwing stones, arrows, spears, etc. Source: opted

2. n. A forked stick with elastic band for throwing small stones, etc. Source: opted

3. n. a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones Source: wordnet

4. n. a device that launches aircraft from a warship Source: wordnet

5. n. an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles Source: wordnet

6. v. shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult Source: wordnet

7. v. hurl as if with a sling Source: wordnet

8. 1. (Mil. Antiq.) An engine somewhat resembling a massive crossbow, used by the ancient Greeks and Romans for throwing stones, arrows, spears, etc. 2. A forked stick with elasti band for throwing small stones, etc. Source: webster

9. An engine somewhat resembling a massive crossbow, used by theancient Greeks and Romans for throwing stones, arrows, spears, etc. Source: adambom

10. n:44/v:56 n. a device that launches aircraft from a warship n. an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles v. shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult Source: ecdict

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