Slingshot: meaning, definitions and examples

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slingshot

 

[ หˆslษชล‹หŒสƒษ’t ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

tool for launching

A slingshot is a small hand-powered projectile weapon. It typically consists of a Y-shaped frame with an elastic band that launches stones or other small projectiles. Slingshots are often used for recreational purposes, hunting small game, and in competitive shooting. The simplicity of construction, combined with the powerful propulsion offered by the elastic band, makes the slingshot a popular tool among various age groups. However, due to its potential for misuse, it is considered a weapon in many places.

Synonyms

catapult, projectile launcher, shooter.

Examples of usage

  • He used the slingshot to hit the target.
  • Children often play with slingshots in the park.
  • She learned how to make a slingshot from rubber bands.
  • The hunter relied on his slingshot to catch small birds.

Translations

Translations of the word "slingshot" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estilingue

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคฒเฅเคฒเฅ€ เคกเค‚เคกเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schleuder

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ketapel

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะณะฐั‚ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ proca

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒชใƒณใ‚ฐใ‚ทใƒงใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fronde

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ honda

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lastik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒˆ์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‚ู„ุงุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pruลพina

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prah

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผนๅผ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ povratka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ teygjuhorn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตะฑั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ แƒแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงatala

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ resorte

Etymology

The word 'slingshot' originated in the early 19th century, combining the words 'sling' and 'shot.' The term 'sling' comes from the Old English 'slingan,' which means 'to throw' and refers to a device used to hurl objects. The addition of 'shot' signifies the act of launching a projectile. Slingshots have a long history, dating back to ancient civilizations where similar devices were used for hunting and warfare. Their design evolved over time, with the modern version emerging in the 20th century, largely due to the availability of synthetic materials for the elastic bands. The popularity of slingshots surged during the mid-20th century as a children's toy and hunting tool, leading to various designs and uses around the world.