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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
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.
02
to cause someone or something to rise quickly to a much higher level of success, importance, or attention
Example
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
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.
02
a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones
03
a device that launches aircraft from a warship
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