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to catapult
01
to throw something or someone with a sudden and forceful motion
Transitive: to catapult sb/sth somewhere | to catapult sb/sth some distance
Examples
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.
02
to cause someone or something to rise quickly to a much higher level of success, importance, or attention
Examples
The film catapulted her to international fame.
Their performance will catapult them into the finals.
Catapult
01
a large weapon that was used in ancient times to throw stones or other objects with great force
Examples
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.
02
a small hand-held device, typically Y-shaped with elastic, used to launch small stones or other projectiles
Examples
He made a catapult from a branch and some rubber bands.
The children played with a catapult in the backyard.
03
a mechanical device used to launch aircraft from the deck of a warship
Examples
The fighter jet was launched using the carrier 's catapult.
Engineers inspected the catapult before the training exercise.
