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to catapult
01
propelir, arremessar com força
to throw something or someone with a sudden and forceful motion
Transitive: to catapult sb/sth somewhere | to catapult sb/sth some distance
Exemplos
During the competition, teams built machines to catapult pumpkins as far as possible.
Durante a competição, as equipes construíram máquinas para catapultar abóboras o mais longe possível.
02
impulsionar, lançar
to cause someone or something to rise quickly to a much higher level of success, importance, or attention
Exemplos
The win has catapulted the team to the top of the league.
A vitória catapultou o time para o topo da liga.
Catapult
01
catapulta, balista
a large weapon that was used in ancient times to throw stones or other objects with great force
Exemplos
Modern historians study the mechanics and design of ancient catapults to better understand siege warfare technologies of the past.
Historiadores modernos estudam a mecânica e o design das antigas catapultas para entender melhor as tecnologias de guerra de cerco do passado.
02
a small hand-held device, typically Y-shaped with elastic, used to launch small stones or other projectiles
Exemplos
The catapult was improvised from a forked stick and elastic.
03
a mechanical device used to launch aircraft from the deck of a warship
Exemplos
The catapult ensures aircraft reach sufficient speed for lift-off.
