A catapult is a device that is used to launch objects high into the air. It is usually powered by a person or animal walking or running back and forth, and the object is thrown using a lever or a bow.
The catapult was used to launch the rocks into the air.
The catapult was used to launch the flaming arrows into the air.
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hurl as if with a sling
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a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones
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an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles
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a device that launches aircraft from a warship
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verb
shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult
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The boy likes to use catapults.
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The catapult then launches the gnome upwards.
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Jak and the gang are catapulted into the future and separated.
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The publication of the series catapulted Kuniyoshi to fame.
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The French immediately catapult it over the wall anyways.
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The catapult shown in the picture in this article is classical though.
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The secret catapult is built in the region of Mare Undarum.
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Then the catapult launches the beer to the target user on command.
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The catapult in Ohio performed the same function, for the same reason.
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The others were the steam catapult and the angled flight deck.