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.
톰은 호수로 자갈을 던지기 위해 투석기를 사용했다.
A large, old weapon made for launching heavy objects, like stones.
In ancient times, a catapult was used to break castle walls.
고대에는 성벽을 무너뜨리기 위해 투석기가 사용되었다.
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.
항공모함은 제트기를 하늘로 발사하기 위해 카타펄트를 사용한다.
To throw something or someone suddenly and with great force.
The explosion catapulted debris across the street.
폭발로 인해 잔해가 거리를 넘어 흩어졌다.