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toy vs catapult

catapult vs toy

toy and catapult both are nouns.

toy and catapult both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
toy Yes No Yes No
catapult Yes No Yes No
As nouns, catapult is a hyponym of toy; that is, catapult is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than toy:
  • toy: an artifact designed to be played with
  • catapult: a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones
toy (noun) catapult (noun)
any of several breeds of very small dogs kept purely as pets an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles
an artifact designed to be played with a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones
a copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced size a device that launches aircraft from a warship
a nonfunctional replica of something else (frequently used as a modifier)
a device regarded as providing amusement
toy (verb) catapult (verb)
engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult
manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination hurl as if with a sling
behave carelessly or indifferently
Difference between toy and catapult

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