dictionary.ptcatapultnounfemininegeneral useuncommon/kɐ.tɐ.ˈpul.tɐ/ca·ta·pul·taPortuguêsEnglishEspañolFrançaisDefinition1An ancient military machine used for hurling large stones or other projectiles.Usage examples“The castle defenders built a catapult to repel the invaders.”“Children sometimes make small catapults for fun.”SynonymstrebuchetmangonelCommon combinationsmedieval catapultto launch from a catapult
An ancient military machine used for hurling large stones or other projectiles.Usage examples“The castle defenders built a catapult to repel the invaders.”“Children sometimes make small catapults for fun.”SynonymstrebuchetmangonelCommon combinationsmedieval catapultto launch from a catapult