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catapult

noun as in implement for shooting weapon

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We had live chickens and I was trying to shoot them from a real-life catapult into painted green pigs in boxes.

But it was enough to catapult Davis into the national spotlight and raise immediate speculation about statewide office.

But then you find yourself with the revenue to purchase that catapult you've been wanting.

You think that this tragedy has given you an opportunity to catapult you [sic] dinky blog and newspaper to new heights.

Then, the German loan would catapult him to ignominy, not fame.

They had rigged up a rude catapult from some lumber and ropes.

Poof—crack—bang, went off another explosion; and up bounced Old Hellyer, as if a catapult had been applied below his seat.

Through they went and half-way across the bridge before they could check their monster catapult.

The throng of pirates had cleared away from the great wooden catapult, leaving two of their number to discharge it.

A stone from a catapult in the tower came whizzing and struck his head with a mournful crash.

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On this page you'll find 24 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to catapult, such as: slingshot, arbalest, ballista, heaver, hurler, and pitcher.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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