catapult

• اسم يشير إلى جهاز أو آلية تُستخدم لقذف أو رمي الأشياء، مثل المقلاع لقذف الحجارة، أو آلية إطلاق الطائرات من سفينة حربية، أو آلة حصار حربية في العصور الوسطى لقذف القذائف الكبيرة.

A noun referring to a device or mechanism used to launch or hurl objects, such as a Y-shaped stick with elastic for small stones, a mechanism for launching aircraft from a warship, or a medieval siege engine for throwing large projectiles.

1. SlingshotA2informalbritish

   A toy weapon made from a Y-shaped frame with an elastic band, used for shooting small objects like stones.

   مقلاع

   • The boy used a catapult to shoot pebbles at a tin can.
   • He made a catapult from a forked branch and rubber bands.
   • Children used to play with catapults in the park.

   المرادفاتslingshot

2. Aircraft launcherB2formaltechnical

   A mechanical device on a warship that launches aircraft into the air, providing the necessary speed for takeoff.

   منجنيق طائرات

   • The fighter jet was launched from the carrier using a steam catapult.
   • Modern aircraft carriers use electromagnetic catapults for launching planes.
   • The catapult system allowed the plane to take off from the short deck.

3. Medieval siege engineB2formal

   A large, ancient weapon used in warfare to hurl heavy stones, projectiles, or other missiles at enemy fortifications.

   منجنيق

   • The army used a catapult to break down the castle walls.
   • Medieval catapults could launch stones weighing hundreds of pounds.
   • The siege ended when the catapult destroyed the city gate.

   المرادفاتballistamangonelonagertrebuchet

• فعل يُستخدم للدلالة على قذف شيء أو دفعه بقوة، أو إطلاقه بواسطة آلة قاذفة، أو الدفع بشكل مفاجئ نحو موقف أو وضع معين.

A verb used to indicate the act of launching or propelling something with force, or being suddenly thrown into a particular situation or position.

1. Launch or shoot forthB2formal

   To shoot or launch something forward with great force, as if from a catapult.

   يَقْذِف

   • The machine catapulted the ball across the field.
   • He was catapulted into the air by the explosion.
   • The new technology catapulted the company to success.

   المرادفاتflinghurllaunchlobprojectpropelshootsling

2. Hurl or throwB2informal

   To throw something with a sudden, forceful motion, similar to using a sling.

   يرمي بقوة

   • She catapulted the stone into the river.
   • The strong wind catapulted the hat off his head.
   • He catapulted the ball to his teammate.

   المرادفاتcastflinghurllaunchlobpitchpropelslingthrowtoss