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to catapult
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catapulter, projeter
to throw something or someone with a sudden and forceful motion
Transitive: to catapult sb/sth somewhere | to catapult sb/sth some distance
Example
The young inventor built a small model to catapult marbles across the room.
The ski jump was designed to catapult skiers into the air for a thrilling descent.
During the competition, teams built machines to catapult pumpkins as far as possible.
Catapult
01
catapulte
a large weapon that was used in ancient times to throw stones or other objects with great force
Example
Medieval siege engineers designed ever larger catapults capable of hurling massive projectiles to bring down fortification towers.
Engineers worked to improve the counterweight and sling mechanisms on siege catapults to achieve more powerful ranges.
Modern historians study the mechanics and design of ancient catapults to better understand siege warfare technologies of the past.
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lancer, fronde
a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones
03
catapulte
a device that launches aircraft from a warship
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