Catapult

A catapult is a big machine that throws things far away by using a strong arm or rope. It was often used in battles a long time ago to launch rocks or other objects at enemies.

Examples

• In science class, we learned how to build a simple catapult using popsicle sticks and rubber bands.
• During the historical reenactment, the students operated a giant catapult that launched soft projectiles into the field.
• In the backyard, we used a small catapult to see how far we could launch marshmallows.

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