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catapult

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catapult
1. noun /ˈˈkæ.tə.pʌlt/
a) A device or weapon for throwing or launching large objects, such as a mechanical aid on aircraft carriers designed to help airplanes take off from the flight deck.
See Also: catapeltic
2. verb /ˈˈkæ.tə.pʌlt/
a) To fire a missile from a catapult

The candidate selection for running mate has catapulted her to the national scene.

b) To increase the status of something rapidly

She has been catapulted to the national scene following her selection by the candidate.


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