catapult

/kˈætɐpˌʌlt/

/ˈkætəˌpəɫt/

[verb] [noun]

to catapult

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult

hurl as if with a sling

synonyms : sling

Catapult

[NOUN]

a large weapon that was used in ancient times to throw stones or other objects with great force

synonyms : arbalest

a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones

synonyms : sling

slingshot

a device that launches aircraft from a warship

synonyms : launcher

Examples

1. The development of the armor-piercing Type 99 shell, with Tri-Nitro Anisole Explosive Filler has catapulted the horizontal bomber back onto the playing field.

2. His glorious abs somehow catapulted the Rocky franchise into eight different films.

3. Success catapults you just as abruptly but just as far way out over here into the equally blinding glare of fame and recognition and praise.

4. The chart is catapulting higher.