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noun • a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones • a device that launches aircraft from a warship • an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles verb • shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult • hurl as if with a sling | ||||||||
| 43% | 7 | Medieval device for hurling large stones | ||||||
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| 32% | 10 | Act of hurling stones at a person | ||||||
noun • the act of pelting with stones; punishment inflicted by throwing stones at the victim (even unto death) | ||||||||
Device For Hurling Stones Crossword Clue
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CATAPULT which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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CATAPULT
Updated: October 10, 2023
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