catapult
['kætə`pʌlt]
n. 弹射器, 弹弓, 弩

vt. 射

1. In the crash the driver (was) catapulted through the windscreen.
   故司挡玻璃（被）弹.
2. Leaping is usually done with a springboard that catapults the performer high into the air.
   跳跃运动通常利使演者弹跳板。
3. I put my weapons on the ground-my catapult and spears.
   ( 将武器弹弓矛。

catapult
[ noun ]

1. a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones

<noun.artifact>

2. a device that launches aircraft from a warship

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3. an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles

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[ verb ]

1. shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult

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the enemy catapulted rocks towards the fort

2. hurl as if with a sling

<verb.contact> sling

Catapult \Cat"a*pult\, n. [L. catapulta, Gr. ?, prob. from kata`
down + ? to shake, hurl.]
1. (Mil. Antiq.) An engine somewhat resembling a massive
crossbow, used by the ancient Greeks and Romans for
throwing stones, arrows, spears, etc.

2. A forked stick with elastic band for throwing small
stones, etc.