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catapult
Overview of noun catapult
The noun catapult has 3 senses (no senses from tagged texts)
1. slingshot, sling, catapult -- (a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones)
2. catapult, launcher -- (a device that launches aircraft from a warship)
3. catapult, arbalest, arbalist, ballista, bricole, mangonel, onager, trebuchet, trebucket -- (medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles)
Overview of verb catapult
The verb catapult has 2 senses (first 2 from tagged texts)
1. (2) catapult -- (shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult; "the enemy catapulted rocks towards the fort")
2. (1) sling, catapult -- (hurl as if with a sling)
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun catapult
3 senses of catapult
Sense 1
slingshot, sling, catapult
=> plaything, toy
=> artifact, artefact
=> whole, unit
=> object, physical object
=> physical entity
=> entity
Sense 2
catapult, launcher
=> device
=> instrumentality, instrumentation
=> artifact, artefact
=> whole, unit
=> object, physical object
=> physical entity
=> entity
Sense 3
catapult, arbalest, arbalist, ballista, bricole, mangonel, onager, trebuchet, trebucket
=> artillery, heavy weapon, gun, ordnance
=> armament
=> weaponry, arms, implements of war, weapons system, munition
=> instrumentality, instrumentation
=> artifact, artefact
=> whole, unit
=> object, physical object
=> physical entity
=> entity
Hyponyms of noun catapult
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun catapult
3 senses of catapult
Sense 1
slingshot, sling, catapult
=> plaything, toy
Sense 2
catapult, launcher
=> device
Sense 3
catapult, arbalest, arbalist, ballista, bricole, mangonel, onager, trebuchet, trebucket
=> artillery, heavy weapon, gun, ordnance
Antonyms of noun catapult
Member Holonyms of noun catapult
Substance Holonyms of noun catapult
Part Holonyms of noun catapult
Member Meronyms of noun catapult
Substance Meronyms of noun catapult
Part Meronyms of noun catapult
Meronyms of noun catapult
Holonyms of noun catapult
Attributes of noun catapult
Derived Forms of noun catapult
3 senses of catapult
Sense 1
slingshot, sling, catapult
RELATED TO>(adj) catapultic#1
=> catapultic, catapultian
RELATED TO>(verb) catapult#2
=> sling, catapult
Sense 2
catapult, launcher
RELATED TO>(adj) catapultian#1
=> catapultic, catapultian
RELATED TO>(adj) catapultic#1
=> catapultic, catapultian
RELATED TO>(verb) catapult#1
=> catapult
Sense 3
catapult, arbalest, arbalist, ballista, bricole, mangonel, onager, trebuchet, trebucket
RELATED TO>(adj) catapultian#1
=> catapultic, catapultian
RELATED TO>(adj) catapultic#1
=> catapultic, catapultian
RELATED TO>(verb) catapult#1
=> catapult
Domain of noun catapult
Domain Terms of noun catapult
Familiarity of noun catapult
catapult used as a noun is uncommon (polysemy count =3)
Coordinate Terms (sisters) of noun catapult
3 senses of catapult
Sense 1
slingshot, sling, catapult
> plaything, toy
=> ball
=> balloon
=> cockhorse
=> doll, dolly
=> dollhouse, doll's house
=> Frisbee
=> hobby, hobbyhorse, rocking horse
=> hula-hoop
=> jack-in-the-box
=> jungle gym
=> jumping jack
=> kaleidoscope
=> kite
=> Lego, Lego set
=> Meccano, Meccano set
=> pea shooter
=> pinata
=> pinwheel, pinwheel wind collector
=> playhouse, wendy house
=> pogo stick
=> popgun
=> puzzle
=> rattle
=> sandbox, sandpile
=> seesaw, teeter, teeter-totter, teetertotter, teeterboard, tilting board, dandle board
=> slide
=> slingshot, sling, catapult
=> stick horse
=> swing
=> teddy, teddy bear
=> top, whirligig, teetotum, spinning top
=> train set
=> water pistol, water gun, squirt gun, squirter
=> yo-yo
Sense 2
catapult, launcher
> device
=> acoustic device
=> adapter, adaptor
=> afterburner
=> agglomerator
=> airfoil, aerofoil, control surface, surface
=> alarm, warning device, alarm system
=> appliance, contraption, contrivance, convenience, gadget, gizmo, gismo, widget
=> applicator, applier
=> aspergill, aspersorium
=> autopilot, automatic pilot, robot pilot
=> bait, decoy, lure
=> billiard marker
=> bird feeder, birdfeeder, feeder
=> blower
=> bootjack
=> breathalyzer, breathalyser
=> breathing device, breathing apparatus, breathing machine, ventilator
=> bubbler
=> buffer, fender
=> catapult, launcher
=> charger, battery charger
=> clip-on
=> comb
=> comforter, pacifier, baby's dummy, teething ring
=> conductor
=> contraceptive, preventive, preventative, contraceptive device, prophylactic device, birth control device
=> converter, convertor
=> corer
=> corrective, restorative
=> crusher
=> cryptograph
=> cutoff
=> dampener, moistener
=> damper, muffler
=> data input device, input device
=> deflector
=> dental appliance
=> depressor
=> detector, sensor, sensing element
=> diestock
=> drive
=> drop forge, drop hammer, drop press
=> elastic device
=> electrical device
=> electronic device
=> energizer, energiser
=> exercise device
=> explosive device
=> fan
=> filter
=> fire extinguisher, extinguisher, asphyxiator
=> flare
=> fumigator
=> gas fixture
=> groover
=> guard, safety, safety device
=> heater, warmer
=> heat exchanger
=> holding device
=> hydrofoil, foil
=> imprint
=> indicator
=> instrument
=> interlock, ignition interlock
=> interrupter
=> jig
=> key
=> keyboard
=> Kinetoscope
=> knocker, doorknocker, rapper
=> lift
=> lifting device
=> lighter, light, igniter, ignitor
=> machine
=> magnet
=> mechanism
=> memory device, storage device
=> musical instrument, instrument
=> nest egg
=> noisemaker
=> optical device
=> override
=> paper feed
=> peeler
=> pick, plectrum, plectron
=> power takeoff, PTO
=> prod, goad
=> prompter, autocue
=> pull
=> reflector
=> release, button
=> remote control, remote
=> reset
=> restraint, constraint
=> router
=> runner
=> scratcher
=> shoehorn
=> shoetree
=> shooting stick
=> shredder
=> signaling device
=> snowshoe
=> sounder
=> source of illumination
=> stabilizer, stabiliser
=> stemmer
=> stencil
=> straightener
=> strengthener, reinforcement
=> stylus
=> support
=> sweatbox
=> synchroflash
=> take-up
=> teaser
=> throwing stick, throwing board, spear thrower, dart thrower
=> tilter
=> tongs, pair of tongs
=> trap
=> trigger
=> valve
=> vaporizer, vaporiser
=> ventilator
=> washboard
=> water cooler
Sense 3
catapult, arbalest, arbalist, ballista, bricole, mangonel, onager, trebuchet, trebucket
> artillery, heavy weapon, gun, ordnance
=> cannon
=> catapult, arbalest, arbalist, ballista, bricole, mangonel, onager, trebuchet, trebucket
=> field artillery, field gun
=> four-pounder
Meronyms of noun catapult
3 senses of catapult
Sense 1
slingshot, sling, catapult
=> plaything, toy
=> artifact, artefact
=> whole, unit
HAS PART: part, portion
HAS PART: section, segment
Sense 2
catapult, launcher
=> device
=> instrumentality, instrumentation
=> artifact, artefact
=> whole, unit
HAS PART: part, portion
HAS PART: section, segment
Sense 3
catapult, arbalest, arbalist, ballista, bricole, mangonel, onager, trebuchet, trebucket
=> artillery, heavy weapon, gun, ordnance
HAS PART: stock, gunstock
=> armament
=> weaponry, arms, implements of war, weapons system, munition
HAS PART: weapon, arm, weapon system
=> instrumentality, instrumentation
=> artifact, artefact
=> whole, unit
HAS PART: part, portion
HAS PART: section, segment
Holonyms of noun catapult
Grep of noun catapult
catapult
Antonyms of verb catapult
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb catapult
2 senses of catapult
Sense 1
catapult
=> propel, impel
=> move, displace
Sense 2
sling, catapult
=> hurl, hurtle, cast
=> throw
=> propel, impel
=> move, displace
Troponyms (hyponyms) of verb catapult
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb catapult
2 senses of catapult
Sense 1
catapult
=> propel, impel
Sense 2
sling, catapult
=> hurl, hurtle, cast
'Cause To' of verb catapult
Derived Forms of verb catapult
2 senses of catapult
Sense 1
catapult
RELATED TO>(noun) catapult#2
=> catapult, launcher
RELATED TO>(noun) catapult#3
=> catapult, arbalest, arbalist, ballista, bricole, mangonel, onager, trebuchet, trebucket
Sense 2
sling, catapult
RELATED TO>(noun) catapult#1
=> slingshot, sling, catapult
Domain of verb catapult
Domain Terms of verb catapult
Familiarity of verb catapult
catapult used as a verb is rare (polysemy count =2)
Sample Sentences of verb catapult
2 senses of catapult
Sense 1
catapult
*> Something ----s
*> Somebody ----s something
*> Something ----s something
*> Somebody ----s something PP
*> Somebody ----s PP
Sense 2
sling, catapult
EX: They catapult the object in the water
Coordinate Terms (sisters) of verb catapult
2 senses of catapult
Sense 1
catapult
> propel, impel
=> flip
=> rocket
=> carry
=> kick
=> punt, pole
=> hit
=> throw
=> drive
=> launch
=> catapult
=> project, send off
=> loft
Sense 2
sling, catapult
> hurl, hurtle, cast
=> crash, dash
=> precipitate
=> sling, catapult
Synonyms (Grouped by Similarity of Meaning) of verb catapult
Sense 1
catapult
=> propel, impel
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Sense 2
sling, catapult
=> hurl, hurtle, cast
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Grep of verb catapult
catapult
Grep of adj catapult
catapultian
catapultic
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