katapultieren — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
katapultieren is used for these senses in English:
- eject (, usually, _, intransitive) To forcefully project oneself or another occupant from an aircraft (or, rarely, another type of vehicle), typically using an ejection seat or escape capsule.
catapult — full definition
- noun A device for hurling or launching objects, historically used as a weapon.
- noun A handheld device with a Y-shaped frame and elastic band for shooting small projectiles; a slingshot.
- verb To launch or hurl suddenly and with great force.
- verb To propel someone or something rapidly to a new level of success or attention.
eject — full definition
- verb To force someone to leave a place.
- verb To forcefully throw out or expel something.
- verb To safely propel oneself out of an aircraft in an emergency, usually using an ejection seat.
- verb To make a disc or drive pop out of a device, or to safely disconnect a removable drive.