Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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impel | No | No | Yes | No |
catapult | Yes | No | Yes | No |
impel (noun) | catapult (noun) |
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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 |
impel (verb) | catapult (verb) |
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cause to move forward with force | shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult |
urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate | hurl as if with a sling |