a weapon through which darts may be shot by blowing; a blowgun
a narrow tube through which a jet of air is directed onto a flame; used in the analysis of minerals etc and in jewelry manufacture
a long narrow pipe, rotated in the hands, upon which glassware is blown
A device or weapon for throwing or launching large objects.
An instance of firing a missile from a catapult.
A mechanical aid on aircraft carriers designed to help airplanes take off from the flight deck.
An instance of firing something, as if from a catapult.
A slingshot.
To be fired from a catapult or as if from a catapult.
To fire a missile from a catapult.
To fire or launch something, as if from a catapult.
To have one's status increased rapidly.
To increase the status of something rapidly.