1
  slighshot; a small Y-shaped stick with a rubber band fastened
  between the forks, used by children to shoot small stones                   COUNT N

2
  a machine for throwing heavy stones, balls, etc.          COUNT N

3
  to fire as if from a catapult     VB WITH OBJ
  The attackers catapulted stones against the town wall.
  The car stopped suddenly and I was catapulted through the windscreen.
  She was catapulted to stardom by the success of her first record.  (fig.)