catapult

Noun
  1. A plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms;
    Used to propel small stones (synset 104247204)
    is a type of: plaything, toy - an artifact designed to be played with
    same as: sling, slingshot
  2. A device that launches aircraft from a warship (synset 102985687)
    is a type of: device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
    same as: launcher
  3. An engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges;
    A heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles (synset 102985366)
    is a type of: engine - an instrument or machine that is used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult, artillery piece, etc.
    same as: arbalest, arbalist, ballista, bricole, mangonel, onager, trebuchet, trebucket
Verb
  1. Shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult (synset 201518198)
    "the enemy catapulted rocks towards the fort"
    is a type of: impel, propel - cause to move forward with force
  2. Hurl as if with a sling (synset 201516980)
    is a type of: cast, hurl, hurtle - throw forcefully
    same as: sling

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