catapult
das Katapult, die Katapulte
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catapult
A device that uses stored tension to hurl objects a long distance. Historically, catapults were used as weapons of war to attack fortifications.
Mit einem Katapult schleuderten die Soldaten schwere Steine über die Stadtmauer.
The soldiers used a catapult to hurl heavy stones over the city wall.
catapult
A technical device that launches aircraft or other flying vehicles at high speed, especially on an aircraft carrier.
Das Katapult auf dem Flugzeugträger beschleunigt die Kampfjets beim Start.
The catapult on the aircraft carrier accelerates the fighter jets during takeoff.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Katapulte |
| genitive | des Katapults |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Katapult | die Katapulte |
| accusative | das Katapult | die Katapulte |
| dative | dem Katapult | den Katapulten |
| genitive | des Katapults des Katapultes | der Katapulte |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
In this meaning, “Katapult” (catapult) often occurs in connection with sieges, fortifications, and projectiles. Signal words include “Steine schleudern” (to hurl stones), “Stadtmauer” (city wall), and “Belagerung” (siege).
Während der Belagerung setzten die Angreifer ein Katapult gegen die Burgmauer ein.
During the siege, the attackers used a catapult against the castle wall.
Common phrases include “ein Katapult bauen” (to build a catapult), “ein Katapult einsetzen” (to use a catapult), and “mit einem Katapult schießen” (to fire with a catapult). The catapult is the device used to hurl an object.
Die Forscher bauten ein kleines Katapult aus Holz und Seilen.
The researchers built a small catapult out of wood and ropes.
The technical meaning can be recognized from words related to aviation and shipping, especially “Flugzeugträger” (aircraft carrier), “Deck” (deck), “Start” (takeoff), and “Kampfjet” (fighter jet). In this context, the catapult accelerates an aircraft during takeoff.
Auf dem Flugzeugträger wird das Katapult vor jedem Start sorgfältig geprüft.
On the aircraft carrier, the catapult is carefully inspected before every takeoff.
