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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 | ||||||||
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noun • the season of growth; spring; the beginning of spring • a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed • a natural flow of ground water • a point at which water issues forth • the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length • a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards verb • move forward by leaps and bounds • develop into a distinctive entity • spring back; spring away from an impact • develop suddenly • produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly | ||||||||
Thrust Suddenly Forward And Upwards Crossword Clue
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CATAPULT which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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CATAPULT
Updated: October 13, 2023
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The Guardian Quick -
11 Oct 2011 | The Guardian Quick / 11 Oct 2011 |
3 | Sudden forward thrust
New York Times -
31 Aug 2020 | New York Times / 31 Aug 2020 |
4 | Suddenly propelled or thrust forward | |
5 | Sudden thrust forward
The Guardian Quick -
10 Apr 2007 | The Guardian Quick / 10 Apr 2007 |
6 | Thrust forward
New York Times -
13 Feb 1983 | New York Times / 13 Feb 1983 |
7 | Thrust forward suddenly |
