catapult
Example Sentences
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On the back porch was the catapult she had made out of a plastic cup, a broken piece of hockey stick and a rubber band.
From Literature
At the end, they launch off a jump that catapults skiers 150 feet in the air.
I jump out and run past her, bound through the kitchen, and catapult over a basket of potatoes with the leap of an adventure hero.
From Literature
Victories against the Premier League's top two, Arsenal and Manchester City, have catapulted United into the top four for the first time this season.
From BBC
A fight against the tough and experienced Australian Johnson could then catapult Francesca on to the world stage and show that her viral fame is backed by serious boxing ability.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
