Dictionary Entry
catapult
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Meaning
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A device used to launch projectiles, or to suddenly launch or move something.
Example Sentence
The ancient Romans used a catapult to launch stones at the enemy's walls.
Usage Note
Used historically in warfare to launch projectiles like stones or flaming arrows, or metaphorically to describe a sudden, rapid movement or launch of something.