transcription, транскрипция: [ kætəpʌlt ]
( catapults, catapulting, catapulted)
1.
A catapult is a device for shooting small stones. It is made of a Y-shaped stick with a piece of elastic tied between the two top parts. ( BRIT; in AM, use slingshot )
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2.
If someone or something catapults or is catapulted through the air, they are thrown very suddenly, quickly, and violently through it.
We’ve all seen enough dummies catapulting through windscreens in TV warnings to know the dangers of not wearing seat belts...
He was catapulted into the side of the van.
VERB : V prep , be V-ed prep / adv , also V n prep / adv
3.
If something catapults you into a particular state or situation, or if you catapult there, you are suddenly and unexpectedly caused to be in that state or situation.
Suddenly she was catapulted into his jet-set lifestyle...
Affleck catapulted to fame after picking up an Oscar.
VERB : be V-ed prep / adv , V to n