catapult vs cast

cast vs catapult

catapult and cast both are nouns.

catapult and cast both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
catapult	Yes	No	Yes	No
cast	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, cast is a hypernym of catapult; that is, cast is a word with a broader meaning than catapult:

catapult: hurl as if with a sling
cast: throw forcefully

Other hypernyms of catapult include hurl, hurtle.

catapult (noun)	cast (noun)
an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles	the act of throwing dice
a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones	the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel
a device that launches aircraft from a warship	a violent throw
	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

catapult (verb)	cast (verb)
shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult	eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
hurl as if with a sling	formulate in a particular style or language
	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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