Definitions For Catapult

noun

• An engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles
• A device that launches aircraft from a warship
• A plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones
• An ancient weapon used for throwing large rocks
• A device for launching an airplane from the deck of an aircraft carrier

verb

• Hurl as if with a sling
• Shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult
• To throw (something) with a catapult
• To cause (someone or something) to quickly move up or ahead or to a better position
• To quickly move up or ahead : to quickly advance to a better position