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.
O exército antigo usava uma catapulta para lançar grandes pedras nas muralhas do castelo.
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Modern aircraft carriers use steam-powered catapults to launch jets.
Porta-aviões modernos usam catapultas a vapor para lançar jatos.
1.
catapultar, lançar
to hurl or launch (something) with or as if with a catapult
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The explosion catapulted debris high into the air.
A explosão catapultou detritos para o alto no ar.
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His new book catapulted him to international fame.
Seu novo livro o catapultou para a fama internacional.