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    catapult

    catapult - Dictionary definition and meaning for word catapult

    Definition
    (noun) a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones
    Synonyms : sling , slingshot
    Definition
    (noun) a device that launches aircraft from a warship
    Synonyms : launcher
    Definition
    (noun) an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles Definition
    (verb) shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult
    Example Sentence
    • the enemy catapulted rocks towards the fort
    Definition
    (verb) hurl as if with a sling
    Synonyms : sling
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for catapult

cata sound like Chata(Hindi) + Pult(pull) Khiche k chata marna or we can say stone or bomb Khiche k maarna .

CATA(KATTe ki) rubber katti PULL chestam...adhi CATAPULT

ca-tap-ult--here tap seems like tope (old type of an artillery) which were used during wars for hurling huge stones and bombs on enemies..

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relate it to siege weapon in age of emipires 2. which attacks from certain distance throwing fire

catapult -> In cart stone is pulled to attack

we know about the gulel neshana lagane ke liye.that is catapult.


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text: my catapult flings my bishop
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