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Catapult
Webster's Dictionary
(1):
(n.) A forked stick with elastic band for throwing small stones, etc.
(2):
(n.) An engine somewhat resembling a massive crossbow, used by the ancient Greeks and Romans for throwing stones, arrows, spears, etc.
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Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Catapult'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/web/c/catapult.html. 1828.