What is the meaning of Catapult?

  • (n.) An engine somewhat resembling a massive crossbow, used by the ancient Greeks and Romans for throwing stones, arrows, spears, etc.
  • (n.) A forked stick with elastic band for throwing small stones, etc.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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MLAWebster's. "catapult" 27 May 2011. Web. 23 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/catapult/definitions/1985262>
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