catapult
Pronunciation
Noun
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
A device used to throw or launch an object with great force, historically used as a weapon.
Usage notes
Also used as a verb meaning to suddenly rise to a high position, as in "the song catapulted her to fame".
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The museum displayed a replica of a medieval _____ used to hurl stones at castle walls."
Answer: catapult
In your own words, what does "catapult" mean?
A device used to throw or launch an object with great force, historically used as a weapon.
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