Synonyms for

Catapults

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

Definition

A device used to launch objects at a distance.

Synonyms & similar words

trebucket sling ballista arbalest slingshot bricole launcher arbalist mangonel catapult trebuchet onager launcher sling hurler thrower trebuchet ballista mangonel onager springald scorpion arbalist arbalest bow crossbow gun rifle shotgun pistol blaster cannon

Example sentences

  1. The soldiers used catapults to launch rocks at the enemy castle.
  2. The kids built a small catapult to launch marshmallows across the room.
  3. The ancient Greeks used catapults to defend their city from invaders.
  4. The engineers designed a giant catapult to launch satellites into space.
  5. The movie featured a scene with a medieval army using catapults to attack a fortress.

Quotes

  • The catapult is a hand-cranked machine that throws rocks and other objects hundreds of yards.
  • The catapult is one of the most interesting and ancient machines that people have ever invented.
  • The catapult is a device that has been used for centuries to launch everything from arrows to boulders.

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