noun
plural -pults
[count] an ancient weapon used for throwing large rocks
b Brit :slingshot
a device for launching an airplane from the deck of an aircraft carrier
verb
-pults; -pulted; -pulting
[+ obj] :to throw (something) with a catapult
[+ obj] :to cause (someone or something) to quickly move up or ahead or to a better position
[no obj] :to quickly move up or ahead :to quickly advance to a better position
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