Catapult
Pronunciation: /ˈkætəˌpʌlt/
Catapult (noun)
- A device used in ancient times to throw large stones or other objects.
- A small handheld device used to shoot small stones or other objects.
Examples
- The army used a catapult to breach the fortress walls.
- A catapult hurled stones over the castle defenses.
Common collocations: operate a catapult, build a catapult, ancient catapult, play with a catapult, toy catapult
Catapult (verb)
- To throw or move something with great force or speed.
- To suddenly become very successful or important.
Examples
- The new product catapulted the company to success.
- She catapulted the ball across the field.