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SLINGSHOT

Pronunciation (US): Play  (GB): Play

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does slingshot mean? 

SLINGSHOT (noun)
  The noun SLINGSHOT has 1 sense:

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

  Familiarity information: SLINGSHOT used as a noun is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


SLINGSHOT (noun)


Sense 1

Meaning:

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

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

catapult; sling; slingshot

Hypernyms ("slingshot" is a kind of...):

plaything; toy (an artifact designed to be played with)


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