catapult

catapult has 7 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 8.

Definitions

• n.. An engine somewhat resembling a massive crossbow, used by the ancient Greeks and Romans for throwing stones, arrows, spears, etc.
• n.. A forked stick with elastic band for throwing small stones, etc.
• n.. an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles
• n.. a device that launches aircraft from a warship
• n.. a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones
• v.. hurl as if with a sling
• v.. shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult; "the enemy catapulted rocks towards the fort"