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cast vs catapult

catapult vs cast

cast and catapult both are nouns.

cast and catapult both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cast Yes No Yes No
catapult Yes No Yes No
As verbs, catapult is a hyponym of cast; that is, catapult is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cast:
  • cast: throw forcefully
  • catapult: hurl as if with a sling
Other hyponyms of cast include crash, dash, precipitate, sling, bowl.
cast (noun) catapult (noun)
the act of throwing dice an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles
the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones
a violent throw a device that launches aircraft from a warship
object formed by a mold
bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal
container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
the visual appearance of something or someone
the actors in a play
the distinctive form in which a thing is made
cast (verb) catapult (verb)
eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult
formulate in a particular style or language hurl as if with a sling
choose at random
throw forcefully
to remove
form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet
put or send forth
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
deposit
assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors
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