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(verb) shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult; "the enemy catapulted rocks towards the fort" |
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Related Words: impel, propel |
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(noun) an ancient heavy war engine for hurling large stones |
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Synonyms: bricole, onager |
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Related Words: artillery, gun, heavy weapon, ordnance |
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(noun) Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones |
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Synonyms: sling, slingshot |
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Related Words: plaything, toy |
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(noun) launches aircraft from a warship |
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Synonyms: launcher |
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Related Words: device |
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| 5. |
(verb) hurl as if with a sling |
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Synonyms: sling |
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Related Words: cast, hurl, hurtle |
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