1. (noun) slingshot, sling, catapult
a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones
Synonyms: arbalist, slingback, catapult, launcher, bricole, sling, onager, slingshot, triangular bandage, arbalest, scarf bandage, ballista, trebuchet, mangonel, trebucket
2. (noun) catapult, launcher
a device that launches aircraft from a warship
Synonyms: arbalist, rocket launcher, catapult, launcher, bricole, sling, onager, slingshot, arbalest, ballista, trebuchet, mangonel, trebucket
3. (verb) catapult, arbalest, arbalist, ballista, bricole, mangonel, onager, trebuchet, trebucket
an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles
Synonyms: arbalist, catapult, launcher, bricole, sling, onager, slingshot, arbalest, ballista, trebuchet, mangonel, trebucket
4. (verb) catapult
shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult
Synonyms: sling
5. (verb) sling, catapult
hurl as if with a sling
Synonyms: catapult, sling
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