A catapult is a ballistic device used to launch a projectile a great distance without the aid of gunpowder or other propellants – particularly various types of ancient and medieval siege engines. A catapult uses the sudden release of stored potential energy to propel its payload.

What does it mean catapulted?

: to throw or launch by or as if by a catapult. intransitive verb. : to become catapulted he catapulted to fame.

What does it mean to hamper someone?

Verb. hamper, trammel, clog, fetter, shackle, manacle mean to hinder or impede in moving, progressing, or acting. hamper may imply the effect of any impeding or restraining influence.