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cat·a·pult
 catapult
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- pronunciation:
- kae
t
pUlt
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
an ancient weapon used to throw objects, such as large stones or arrows, at an enemy.
- similar words:
- mortar
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definition 2: |
a machine for launching planes from the deck of a ship.
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
catapults, catapulting, catapulted |
definition 1: |
pushed or thrown with force; thrust by or as though by a catapult.
One hit song catapulted him to success.- synonyms:
- fling, hurl, launch, sling
- similar words:
- flip, spring, toss
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definition 2: |
to spring up or forward as though thrown by a catapult; leap.
She catapulted over the fence.- synonyms:
- jump, spring
- similar words:
- fling, flip, launch, toss
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related words: |
fling, heave, propel |
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