catapult
Translation
catapult, slingshot
Examples
The ancient army used a catapult.
The ancient army used a catapult.
The boy fired a stone with his catapult.
The boy fired a stone with his slingshot.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) catapult A device for hurling stones. The castle was attacked with a catapult.
Similar Words
Synonyms: trebuchet, slingshot, launcher
Etymology
From Greek 'kata' (down) + 'pallein' (to hurl). It means 'to hurl down'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a CAT being PULled back on a giant elastic band, ready to be launched.