katapult — meaning in English

English meaning

• catapult noun A device for hurling or launching objects, historically used as a weapon.
• slingshot noun A Y-shaped handheld device with an elastic band stretched between its arms, used to fire small stones or other projectiles.

Senses

katapult is used for these senses in English:

• catapult A device or weapon for throwing or launching large objects.
• slingshot (chiefly, American, AU, Philippines) A Y-shaped stick with an elastic sling between the arms used for shooting small projectiles.

catapult — full definition

1. noun A device for hurling or launching objects, historically used as a weapon.
2. noun A handheld device with a Y-shaped frame and elastic band for shooting small projectiles; a slingshot.
3. verb To launch or hurl suddenly and with great force.
4. verb To propel someone or something rapidly to a new level of success or attention.

slingshot — full definition

1. noun A Y-shaped handheld device with an elastic band stretched between its arms, used to fire small stones or other projectiles.
2. noun In pinball, a triangular bumper near the flippers that fires the ball back with extra force when it is struck.
3. verb To hurl or launch something with a sudden burst of speed, as if fired from a slingshot.