catapult

US /ˈkæt̬.ə.pʌlt/
UK /ˈkæt̬.ə.pʌlt/
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catapulta

a device in which a tensioned arm is suddenly released to hurl a projectile

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The ancient army used a catapult to launch large stones at the castle walls.
El antiguo ejército usaba una catapulta para lanzar grandes piedras contra las murallas del castillo.
Modern aircraft carriers use steam-powered catapults to launch jets.
Los portaaviones modernos utilizan catapultas de vapor para lanzar aviones a reacción.
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catapultar, lanzar

to hurl or launch (something) with or as if with a catapult

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The explosion catapulted debris high into the air.
La explosión catapultó escombros al aire.
His new book catapulted him to international fame.
Su nuevo libro lo catapultó a la fama internacional.