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catapult in Finnish

catapult in Finnish is katapultti, heittokone, tykitys — catapult means a device for hurling or launching objects, historically used as a weapon.

catapult in Finnish

katapultti
noun
A device or weapon for throwing or launching large objects.
heittokone
noun
A device or weapon for throwing or launching large objects.
tykitys
noun
(figuratively) An instance of firing something, as if from a catapult.
singota
verb
(transitive) To fire a missile from a catapult.
ampaista
verb
(intransitive) To be fired from a catapult or as if from a catapult.
singahtaa
verb
(intransitive) To be fired from a catapult or as if from a catapult.
singota
verb
(intransitive) To be fired from a catapult or as if from a catapult.
sinkauttaa
verb
(intransitive) To be fired from a catapult or as if from a catapult.
sinkoutua
verb
(intransitive) To be fired from a catapult or as if from a catapult.
ampaista
verb
(intransitive) To have one's status increased rapidly.

What does "catapult" mean?

  1. noun A device for hurling or launching objects, historically used as a weapon.
    "The castle was besieged with catapults hurling boulders."
  2. noun A handheld device with a Y-shaped frame and elastic band for shooting small projectiles; a slingshot.
    "The kids made a catapult out of a forked stick and a rubber band."
  3. verb To launch or hurl suddenly and with great force.
    "The crash catapulted him through the windscreen."
  4. verb To propel someone or something rapidly to a new level of success or attention.
    "The viral video catapulted her to internet fame overnight."

catapult in a sentence

  • The castle was besieged with catapults hurling boulders.
  • The kids made a catapult out of a forked stick and a rubber band.
  • The crash catapulted him through the windscreen.
  • The viral video catapulted her to internet fame overnight.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "catapult" in Finnish?

"catapult" in Finnish is katapultti, heittokone, tykitys. catapult means: A device for hurling or launching objects, historically used as a weapon.

How do you use "catapult" in a sentence?

Example: "The castle was besieged with catapults hurling boulders." In Finnish, "catapult" is katapultti, heittokone, tykitys.

Are there other ways to say "catapult" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 8 translations listed for "catapult": katapultti, heittokone, tykitys, singota, ampaista, singahtaa.

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