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hurtle vs catapult

catapult vs hurtle

hurtle is not a noun while catapult is a noun.

hurtle and catapult both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hurtle No No Yes No
catapult Yes No Yes No
As verbs, catapult is a hyponym of hurtle; that is, catapult is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hurtle:
  • hurtle: throw forcefully
  • catapult: hurl as if with a sling
Other hyponyms of hurtle include crash, dash, precipitate, sling, bowl.
hurtle (noun) catapult (noun)
an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles
a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones
a device that launches aircraft from a warship
hurtle (verb) catapult (verb)
throw forcefully shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult
make a thrusting forward movement hurl as if with a sling
move with or as if with a rushing sound
Difference between hurtle and catapult

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