CATAPULTING Synonyms
There are 14 hypernyms of the word catapulting. (close relations)
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| launching | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time • the act of beginning something new • the act of propelling with force | ||||||
| projecting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary | ||||||
| propelling | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • tending to or capable of propelling | ||||||
| slinging | verbv | |||||
noun • throwing with a wide motion (as if with a sling) | ||||||
| flinging | verbv | |||||
noun • a usually brief attempt • a brief indulgence of your impulses • the act of flinging verb • throw with force or recklessness • move in an abrupt or headlong manner • indulge oneself • throw or cast away | ||||||
| hurtling | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
verb • move with or as if with a rushing sound • make a thrusting forward movement • throw forcefully | ||||||
| throwing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist) • a single chance or instance • the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam • bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something • casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly verb • propel through the air • move violently, energetically, or carelessly • to remove • place or put with great energy • convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture • cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation • put or send forth • to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly • cause to be confused emotionally • utter with force; utter vehemently • organize or be responsible for • make on a potter's wheel • cause to fall off • throw (a die) out onto a flat surface • be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly | ||||||
| sling | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice • a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones • a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel • a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released • bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck verb • hurl as if with a sling • hang loosely or freely; let swing • move with a sling • hold or carry in a sling | ||||||
| launcher | nounn | |||||
noun • armament in the form of a device capable of launching a rocket • a device that launches aircraft from a warship | ||||||
| slingshot | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones | ||||||
