catapult
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/ˈkætəpʌlt/
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/ˈkætəpʌlt/
A small toy made of a Y-shaped stick with a rubber band attached to it to shoot small stones.
Tom used a catapult to fling pebbles into the lake.
トムはカタパルトを使って湖に小石を投げた。
A large, old weapon made for launching heavy objects, like stones.
In ancient times, a catapult was used to break castle walls.
古代には、城壁を壊すためにカタパルトが使われていました。
A machine that helps planes take off from ships by giving them a quick, strong push.
The aircraft carrier uses a catapult to launch jets into the sky.
航空母艦はカタパルトを使用してジェット機を空に発射します。
To throw something or someone suddenly and with great force.
The explosion catapulted debris across the street.
爆発により瓦礫が通りを越えて飛ばされた。