Significado
catapult
- An ancient military siege engine used to hurl stones or projectiles
- A modern launching mechanism (e.g. on aircraft carriers)
- A slingshot (regional or informal synonym of fionda)
En una frase
L'esercito romano usava la catapulta per abbattere le mura nemiche.
The Roman army used the catapult to tear down enemy walls.
Il jet è decollato dalla portaerei grazie a una potente catapulta a vapore.
The jet took off from the aircraft carrier thanks to a powerful steam catapult.
Quel festival ha funzionato come una catapulta per la sua carriera musicale.
That festival served as a springboard for her musical career.
Formas de la palabra (2)
| Palabra | Formas de la palabra |
|---|---|
| catapulta | feminine · singular |
| catapulte | feminine · plural |
Notas de uso
- Regular feminine noun ending in -a; plural is 'catapulte'.
- Can be used figuratively: 'essere una catapulta per il successo' (to be a springboard for success).