forte-piano forte-piano /ˈfɔːrteɪ piˈænoʊ/

noun

1. () A keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds  ( pianoforte , forte-piano , piano )
   a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
    The pianist played a delicate and intricate melody in the concerto
   The pianist played a delicate and intricate melody in the concerto
   
   

 L.A. L.A. /ɛl eɪ/

noun

1. A city in southern California; motion picture capital of the world; most populous city of California and second largest in the United States  ( City of the Angels , L.A. , Los Angeles )
   a city in southern California; motion picture capital of the world; most populous city of California and second largest in the United States
     They explored the vibrant city of Los Angeles, visiting Hollywood and its famous landmarks.
   They explored the vibrant city of Los Angeles, visiting Hollywood and its famous landmarks.
   
   

 catapult catapult /ˈkætəˌpəlt/

noun

1. An engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles  ( arbalest , arbalist , ballista , bricole , catapult , mangonel , onager , trebuchet , trebucket )
   an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles
   
   
2. A device that launches aircraft from a warship  ( catapult , launcher )
   a device that launches aircraft from a warship
   
   
3. A plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones  ( catapult , sling , slingshot )
   a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones
   
   

verb

1. () Shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult  ( catapult )
   shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult
    The enemy catapulted rocks towards the fort
   the enemy catapulted rocks towards the fort
   
2. () Hurl as if with a sling  ( catapult , sling )
   hurl as if with a sling
   

 scribble scribble /ˈskrɪbəl/

noun

1. An aimless drawing  ( doodle , scrabble , scribble )
   an aimless drawing
   
   
2. Poor handwriting  ( cacography , scratch , scrawl , scribble )
   poor handwriting
   
   

verb

1. () Write down quickly without much attention to detail  ( scrabble , scribble )
   write down quickly without much attention to detail
   
2. Write carelessly  ( scribble , scrawl )
   write carelessly