catapult
US /ˈkæt̬.ə.pʌlt/
UK /ˈkæt̬.ə.pʌlt/
1.
lastik, pelancar
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.
Tentera purba menggunakan lastik untuk melancarkan batu besar ke dinding istana.
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Modern aircraft carriers use steam-powered catapults to launch jets.
Kapal induk moden menggunakan lastik berkuasa wap untuk melancarkan jet.
1.
melontarkan, melambungkan
to hurl or launch (something) with or as if with a catapult
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The explosion catapulted debris high into the air.
Letupan itu melontarkan serpihan tinggi ke udara.
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His new book catapulted him to international fame.
Buku barunya melambungkan beliau ke kemasyhuran antarabangsa.