catapult Meaning and Definition

1. n. medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles

2. n. a device that launches aircraft from a warship

3. n. a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones

4. v. hurl as if with a sling

5. v. shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult