CATAPULT

catapult. Catapult, n. an engine to throw stones, darts, &c.

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Cat″a‐pult (?), n. [[L. catapulta, Gr. �, prob. from κατά down + � to shake, hurl.]] 1. 1. (Mil. Antiq.) An engine somewhat resembling a massive crossbow, used by the ancient Greeks and Romans for throwing stones, arrows, spears, etc.
2. 2. A forked stick with elastic band for throwing small stones, etc.