Synonyms for

Catapult

Verb / ˈkætʌˌpʌlt / Another word for catapult — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a device used to hurl objects over a distance

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. The boys built a catapult to launch their water balloons.
  2. The army used a catapult to throw rocks at the enemy.
  3. She used a catapult to launch the tennis ball for her dog to fetch.
  4. The medieval castle had several catapults for defense.
  5. The science class learned about the physics behind a catapult.

Quotes

  • A single idea from the human mind can build cities. An idea can transform the world and rewrite all the rules. - Cobb (Inception)
  • The pen is mightier than the sword, but the catapult is mightier than the pen. - Terry Pratchett
  • The catapult is such a simple weapon that it seems almost impossible that it wasn't discovered thousands of years before it actually was. - Tom Standage

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