CATAPULT Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word catapult. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CATAPULT
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| sling | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice • a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones • a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel • a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released • bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck verb • hurl as if with a sling • hang loosely or freely; let swing • move with a sling • hold or carry in a sling | ||||||||
| fling | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a usually brief attempt • a brief indulgence of your impulses • the act of flinging verb • throw with force or recklessness • move in an abrupt or headlong manner • indulge oneself • throw or cast away | ||||||||
| hurl | verbv | |||||||
noun • a violent throw verb • throw forcefully • make a thrusting forward movement • utter with force; utter vehemently | ||||||||
| launch | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a motorboat with an open deck or a half deck • the act of propelling with force verb • set up or found • propel with force • launch for the first time; launch on a maiden voyage • begin with vigor • get going; give impetus to • smoothen the surface of | ||||||||
| project | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted • a planned undertaking verb • communicate vividly • extend out or project in space • transfer (ideas or principles) from one domain into another • project on a screen • cause to be heard • draw a projection of • make or work out a plan for; devise • present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc. • imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind • put or send forth • throw, send, or cast forward • regard as objective | ||||||||
| propel | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to move forward with force • give an incentive for action | ||||||||
| launcher | nounn | |||||||
noun • armament in the form of a device capable of launching a rocket • a device that launches aircraft from a warship | ||||||||
| slingshot | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones | ||||||||
