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English to English noun
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a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones |  | source: wordnet30
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a device that launches aircraft from a warship | | source: wordnet30
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an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles | | source: wordnet30
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An engine somewhat resembling a massive crossbow, used by the ancient Greeks and Romans for throwing stones, arrows, spears, etc. | | source: webster1913
verb
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shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult | | Example: the enemy catapulted rocks towards the fort
source: wordnet30
| 6 |
hurl as if with a sling | | source: wordnet30
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