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CATAPULT

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Catapult.

How to pronounce catapult:

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Catapult - as a noun

A plaything consisting of a y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sling6slingshot13

A device that launches aircraft from a warship

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
launcher13

An engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
engine7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Catapult - as a verb

Shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult

Example: "The enemy catapulted rocks towards the fort"

Hurl as if with a sling

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sling6

Example Sentences

"The knight used a catapult to launch a boulder at the castle walls."
"The ancient Greeks used catapults as powerful weapons in their battles."
"The engineer designed a new type of catapult for launching rockets into space."
"The toy catapult launched the small ball across the room."
"The army employed catapults during the siege of the enemy fortress."
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Word Game Points

Is CATAPULT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, catapult is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CATAPULT has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is CATAPULT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, catapult is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CATAPULT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is CATAPULT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, catapult is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CATAPULT has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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