ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CATAPULT
From Latin catapulta, from Greek katapeltēs, from kata- down + pallein to hurl.
WHAT DOES CATAPULT MEAN IN ENGLISH?
Catapult
A
catapult is a ballistic device used to launch a projectile a great distance without the aid of explosive devices—particularly various types of ancient and medieval siege engines. Although the catapult has been used since ancient times, it has proven to be one of the most effective mechanisms during warfare. The word 'catapult' comes from the Latin 'catapulta', which in turn comes from the Greek καταπέλτης, itself from, "downwards" + πάλλω, "to toss, to hurl". Catapults were invented by the ancient Greeks.
Definition of catapult in the English dictionary
The first definition of catapult in the dictionary is a Y-shaped implement with a loop of elastic fastened to the ends of the two prongs, used mainly by children for shooting small stones, etc US and Canadian name: slingshot. Other definition of catapult is a heavy war engine used formerly for hurling stones, etc. Catapult is also a device installed in warships to launch aircraft.
CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO CATAPULT
PRESENT
Present
I catapult
you catapult
he/she/it catapults
we catapult
you catapult
they catapult
Present continuous
I am catapulting
you are catapulting
he/she/it is catapulting
we are catapulting
you are catapulting
they are catapulting
Present perfect
I have catapulted
you have catapulted
he/she/it has catapulted
we have catapulted
you have catapulted
they have catapulted
Present perfect continuous
I have been catapulting
you have been catapulting
he/she/it has been catapulting
we have been catapulting
you have been catapulting
they have been catapulting
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The
present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.
PAST
Past
I catapulted
you catapulted
he/she/it catapulted
we catapulted
you catapulted
they catapulted
Past continuous
I was catapulting
you were catapulting
he/she/it was catapulting
we were catapulting
you were catapulting
they were catapulting
Past perfect
I had catapulted
you had catapulted
he/she/it had catapulted
we had catapulted
you had catapulted
they had catapulted
Past perfect continuous
I had been catapulting
you had been catapulting
he/she/it had been catapulting
we had been catapulting
you had been catapulting
they had been catapulting
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,
FUTURE
Future
I will catapult
you will catapult
he/she/it will catapult
we will catapult
you will catapult
they will catapult
Future continuous
I will be catapulting
you will be catapulting
he/she/it will be catapulting
we will be catapulting
you will be catapulting
they will be catapulting
Future perfect
I will have catapulted
you will have catapulted
he/she/it will have catapulted
we will have catapulted
you will have catapulted
they will have catapulted
Future perfect continuous
I will have been catapulting
you will have been catapulting
he/she/it will have been catapulting
we will have been catapulting
you will have been catapulting
they will have been catapulting
The
future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.
CONDITIONAL
Conditional
I would catapult
you would catapult
he/she/it would catapult
we would catapult
you would catapult
they would catapult
Conditional continuous
I would be catapulting
you would be catapulting
he/she/it would be catapulting
we would be catapulting
you would be catapulting
they would be catapulting
Conditional perfect
I would have catapult
you would have catapult
he/she/it would have catapult
we would have catapult
you would have catapult
they would have catapult
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been catapulting
you would have been catapulting
he/she/it would have been catapulting
we would have been catapulting
you would have been catapulting
they would have been catapulting
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.
IMPERATIVE
Imperative
you catapult
we let´s catapult
you catapult
The
imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Past participle
catapulted
Present Participle
catapulting
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The
present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The
past participle shows the action after completion.
2 QUOTES WITH «CATAPULT»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
catapult.
He would catapult you forward, and that was his intention with the Jazz Messengers. He would take young people with a potential and help them develop a voice as a player and as a writer.
It's sad that the BBC is toning down Dennis the Menace for a cartoon series. He is losing his weapons, catapult and peashooter, will no longer pick on Walter the Softy, and his ferocious grimace is to be replaced by a charming, boyish smile.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CATAPULT»
Discover the use of
catapult in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
catapult and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Art of the
Catapult: Build Greek Ballistae, Roman ...
Provides instructions on building seven catapults, including God's Stone Thrower and the Wild Donkey, using common materials.
2
Catapult: Harry and I Build a Siege Weapon
An " enormously entertaining" (Smithsonian), " clever, subtle, and adroit" account (Wall Street Journal) of how the author and his friend constructed a medieval siege engine in a San Francisco backyard.
3
Catapult: When Cats Fly
Pigs may not fly, but felines almost do!
4
The Big Book of
Catapult and Trebuchet Plans!
This text is a compilation of step-by-step instructions for how to build nine different types of catapults and trebuchets.
5
Catapult Design, Construction and Competition with the ...
Filled with anecdotes, plans, photographs, drawings and detailed descriptions of the workings and history of all the major types of catapults, these pages will help readers get started in this fascinating hobby of harnessing the power and ...
6
The
Catapult: A History
Complete with line drawings and illustrations, this history uses ancient literary sources and the latest archeological findings to tell the story of this first machine of war.
7
Catapult: The Biography of Robert A. Monroe
In 1958, Robert Monroe began having out-of-body experiences to locales far removed from the spiritual and physical realities of life. Catapult explores the physical and nonphysical world of a man ahead of his time. (Astral projection)
Combines history, physics, mathematics, and technology with instructions on how to build a working catapult system.
John DeGraffenried. color, and horse allowance, so it might well have been a
flame control instrument. There was no time for confusion now, John realized, as
he swung the yellow metal cylinder at the encircling enemies with all his might.
10
The Firefly Effect: Build Teams That Capture Creativity and ...
The Firefly Effect is the first book that simplifies the complexity of team dynamics and exposes the fun of creating great teams.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CATAPULT»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
catapult is used in the context of the following news items.
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Human sling flings BBC reporter Willie Johnston
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Top 100 Agencies 2015: H4B Catapult
The folks at H4B Catapult learned a valuable lesson in 2014: Diversification breeds success in the healthcare marketing and advertising arena. «Medical Marketing and Media, Jul 15»
High school seniors showcasing their work with RHIT's Operation …
... HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) – The Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute is showcasing student work as a part of Operation Catapult. «WTHITV.com, Jun 15»
What is Happening to the Share Price of Catapult Group …
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Six-year-old boy captured on extreme catapult bungee ride in video
As his father tries to get his son to relax the little boy is clearly concerned by the prospect of riding 'The Catapult' at Mount Olympus, and it must ... «Daily Mail, Jun 15»
Cell Therapy Catapult Report Shows Rise in Active Trials with …
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Cell Therapy Catapult has published its annual analysis of the UK preclinical and clinical research ... «Business Wire, Jun 15»