- 1. n a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones 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 v hurl as if with a sling Source: ecdict
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