<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>an ancient military engine for hurling stones, arrows, etc.</li><li>a device for launching an airplane from the deck of a ship.</li><li>British. a slingshot.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to hurl from a catapult.</li><li>to thrust or move quickly or suddenly: His brilliant performance in the play catapulted him to stardom.</li><li>Synonyms: shoot, pitch, propel, fling, throw.</li><li>British. to hurl (a missile) from a slingshot.</li><li>to hit (an object) with a missile from a slingshot.</li><li>(used without object) to be catapulted.</li><li>to move or spring up suddenly, quickly, or forcibly, as if by means of a catapult: The car catapulted down the highway.</li><li>When he heard the alarm he catapulted out of bed.</li></ul>