Ballista vs. Catapult: What's the Difference?

An ancient and medieval engine of warfare, usually having a design similar to a crossbow, used to hurl heavy projectiles.

Any of various military machines used for hurling missiles, such as large stones or spears, in ancient and medieval times.

An ancient military engine, in the form of a crossbow, used for hurling large missiles.

A mechanism for launching aircraft at a speed sufficient for flight, as from the deck of a carrier.

An ancient military engine, in the form of a crossbow, used for hurling large missiles.

A slingshot.

Medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles

To hurl or launch from a catapult.

To hurl or launch by means other than a catapult

To bring suddenly into prominence

To be catapulted or hurled

To jump or spring

A device or weapon for throwing or launching large objects.

A mechanical aid on aircraft carriers designed to help airplanes take off from the flight deck.

(UK) A slingshot.

An instance of firing a missile from a catapult.

(figuratively) An instance of firing something, as if from a catapult.

(transitive) To fire a missile from a catapult.

(transitive) To fire or launch something, as if from a catapult.

(transitive) To increase the status of something rapidly.

(intransitive) To be fired from a catapult or as if from a catapult.

(intransitive) To have one's status increased rapidly.

An engine somewhat resembling a massive crossbow, used by the ancient Greeks and Romans for throwing stones, arrows, spears, etc.

A forked stick with elastic band for throwing small stones, etc.

A plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones

A device that launches aircraft from a warship

Medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles

Shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult;

Hurl as if with a sling