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slingshot

noun sling·shot \ˈsliŋ-ˌshät\

: a Y-shaped stick with an elastic band attached to it that is used for shooting small stones

Full Definition of SLINGSHOT

1
:  a forked stick with an elastic band attached for shooting small stones
2
a :  a maneuver in auto racing in which a drafting car accelerates past the car in front by taking advantage of reserve power
b :  a dragster in which the driver sits behind the rear wheels
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First Known Use of SLINGSHOT

1849
SLINGSHOT Defined for Kids

slingshot

noun sling·shot \ˈsliŋ-ˌshät\

Definition of SLINGSHOT for Kids

:  a forked stick with an elastic band attached for shooting small stones

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