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catapult in Malay

tarpil

/ˈkæ.tə.pʌlt/

catapult in Malay: tarpil. In English, catapult means a device or weapon for throwing or launching large objects.

Malay words for catapult

device for launching large objects
tarpil

English meaning of catapult

  1. noun A device or weapon for throwing or launching large objects.
  2. noun A mechanical aid on aircraft carriers designed to help airplanes take off from the flight deck.
  3. noun A slingshot.
  4. noun An instance of firing a missile from a catapult.

Full definition of catapult

catapult in a sentence

  • The candidate selection for running mate has catapulted her to the national scene.
  • She catapulted to the national scene following her selection by the candidate.

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Questions about catapult in Malay

What is the meaning of catapult in Malay?
Catapult in Malay is tarpil.
Apakah maksud catapult dalam bahasa Melayu?
Catapult: tarpil.
What does catapult mean in English?
Catapult means a device or weapon for throwing or launching large objects.

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