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.
L'antico esercito usava una catapulta per lanciare grandi pietre contro le mura del castello.
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Modern aircraft carriers use steam-powered catapults to launch jets.
Le moderne portaerei usano catapulte a vapore per lanciare i jet.
1.
catapultare, lanciare
to hurl or launch (something) with or as if with a catapult
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The explosion catapulted debris high into the air.
L'esplosione catapultò i detriti in alto nell'aria.
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His new book catapulted him to international fame.
Il suo nuovo libro lo catapultò alla fama internazionale.