catapult

catapult is a valid 8-letter word worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 in Words With Friends.

Meaning

What does catapult mean?

  • verb

    hurl as if with a sling

  • noun

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

  • noun

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

  • noun

    a device that launches aircraft from a warship

  • verb

    shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult

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