CatapultWordNet Explorer
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noun
an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles
noun
an instrument or machine that is used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult, artillery piece, etc.
noun
a device that launches aircraft from a warship
Words in this synset: launcher
noun
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
noun
a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones
noun
an artifact designed to be played with
verb
hurl as if with a sling
Words in this synset: sling
verb
throw forcefully