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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

catapult

/kætˈæplɒt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does catapult mean?

noun, verb

A device for throwing heavy objects, typically by means of a spring or torsion, or a sudden, forceful movement, as of an idea or a project.

Example

"The medieval army used catapults to launch stones at the enemy's castle walls."

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