catapulter — meaning in English

English meaning

• catapult noun A device for hurling or launching objects, historically used as a weapon.
• propel verb To push or drive something forward.

Senses

catapulter is used for these senses in English:

• propel (transitive) To provide an impetus for motion or physical action; to cause to move in a certain direction; to drive or push forward.
• propel (transitive, figurative) To provide an impetus for nonphysical change; to cause to arrive to a certain situation or result.

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.

propel — full definition

1. verb To push or drive something forward.
2. verb To drive someone toward a particular outcome or change.

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