Definitions for Slingshot
ˈslɪŋˌʃɒtsling·shot

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. slingshot, sling, catapultnoun

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

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.5 / 2 votes

1. slingshotnoun

   A Y-shaped stick with an elastic band between the arms used for shooting small projectiles.

2. slingshotverb

   To use the gravity of a moving planet to add momentum to a spacecraft.

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1. Slingshot

   A slingshot or catapult is a small hand-powered projectile weapon. The classic form consists of a Y-shaped frame, with two natural rubber strips or tubes attached to the upper two ends. The other ends of the strips lead back to a pocket that holds the projectile. One hand holds the frame, while the other hand grasps the pocket and draws it back to the desired extent to provide power for the projectile—up to a full span of the arm with sufficiently long bands. Other names include catapult (United Kingdom), peashooter (United States), gulel (India), getis / guleli (Nepal), kettie (South Africa), or ging, shanghai, pachoonga (Australia and New Zealand), Tirador (Philippines).

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1. slingshot

   A slingshot is a small hand-powered projectile weapon. It typically has a Y-shaped frame and two rubber strips attached to the uprights. The user grasps the frame, pulls back the pouch or holder at the other ends of the strips to launch the projectile towards a target. They are often used for recreational activities, hunting, and occasionally in military contexts.

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1. Slingshot

   A slingshot, shanghai, flip, bean shooter, or catapult is a small hand-powered projectile weapon. The term Wrist-Rocket, sometimes used generically to describe any slingshot, is a registered trademark of Saunders Archery. The classic form consists of a Y-shaped frame held in the off hand, with two rubber strips attached to the uprights. The other ends of the strips lead back to a pocket which holds the projectile. The pocket is grasped by the dominant hand and drawn back to the desired extent to provide power for the projectile.

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How to pronounce Slingshot?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Slingshot in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Slingshot in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Slingshot in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of Slingshot in a Sentence

1. Shay Johnson:

   So I said go try another one, that's when he came to try the SlingShot, and they told him he was too big for that. So he said, ‘Well, cousin, there’s another ride, I'm going to try that.

2. Dan Roberts:

   As an instructor for over a decade, I've been around adults that shouldn't be within 10 feet of a slingshot, i have a 10-year-old daughter that's a competitive athlete. It really depends on the kids involved.

3. Charles de LEUSSE:

   The V for victory has a shape of slingshot. (Le V de la victoire a une forme de lance-pierre.)

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Slingshot
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Slingshot
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slingshot
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Slingshot