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to catapult
01
propulsar, lanzar con fuerza
to throw something or someone with a sudden and forceful motion
Transitive: to catapult sb/sth somewhere | to catapult sb/sth some distance
Ejemplos
During the competition, teams built machines to catapult pumpkins as far as possible.
Durante la competencia, los equipos construyeron máquinas para catapultar calabazas lo más lejos posible.
02
impulsar, lanzar
to cause someone or something to rise quickly to a much higher level of success, importance, or attention
Ejemplos
His invention catapulted him into the spotlight.
Su invento lo catapultó al centro de atención.
Catapult
01
catapulta
a large weapon that was used in ancient times to throw stones or other objects with great force
Ejemplos
Modern historians study the mechanics and design of ancient catapults to better understand siege warfare technologies of the past.
Los historiadores modernos estudian la mecánica y el diseño de las catapultas antiguas para comprender mejor las tecnologías de guerra de asedio del pasado.
02
a small hand-held device, typically Y-shaped with elastic, used to launch small stones or other projectiles
Ejemplos
A catapult can send pebbles a surprising distance.
03
a mechanical device used to launch aircraft from the deck of a warship
Ejemplos
Modern catapults on aircraft carriers use steam or electromagnetic power.
