Catapult
Pronunciation : Cat"a*pult
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. catapulta, Gr.
Definition : 1. (Mil. Antiq.)
Defn: An engine somewhat resembling a massive crossbow, used by the ancient Greeks and Romans for throwing stones, arrows, spears, etc.
2. A forked stick with elasti band for throwing small stones, etc.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913