slingshot
noun
Pronunciation: ˈslɪŋʃɒt
Definition
A Y-shaped frame with an elastic band attached to the prongs, used for shooting small stones or projectiles.
Examples
He crafted a simple slingshot from a sturdy tree branch and a piece of inner tube.
The children were warned not to use their slingshots near the neighbor's greenhouse.
She kept a small slingshot in her pocket to scare away the birds raiding her garden.
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