catapult, n.
(catapults)
(catapults)
an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles
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arbalest arbalist ballista bricole catapult mangonel onager trebuchet trebucket
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a device that launches aircraft from a warship
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catapult launcher
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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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catapult sling slingshot
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