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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
Rhymes with SLINGSHOT
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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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