catapult

nounfeminine/kɐ.tɐ.ˈpul.tɐ/low

ca·ta·pul·ta

Definition

An ancient military machine used for hurling large stones or other projectiles.

The castle defenders built a catapult to repel the invaders.

Children sometimes make small catapults for fun.

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Common collocations

medieval catapultto launch from a catapult

Do latim 'catapulta', do grego 'katapéltēs'.