Synonyms for slingshot
ˈslɪŋˌʃɒtsling·shot

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1. slingshotnoun

   Synonyms:
   catapult

2. slingshotverb

   To use the gravity of a moving planet to add momentum to a spacecraft.

   Synonyms:
   catapult

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1. slingshot, sling, catapultnoun

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

   Synonyms:
   arbalist, slingback, catapult, launcher, bricole, sling, onager, triangular bandage, arbalest, scarf bandage, ballista, trebuchet, mangonel, trebucket

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1. List of paraphrases for "slingshot":

   sling

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1. Shay Johnson:

   So I said go try another one, that's when he came to try the SlingShot, and they told him he was too big for that. So he said, ‘Well, cousin, there’s another ride, I'm going to try that.

2. Charles de LEUSSE:

   The V for victory has a shape of slingshot. (Le V de la victoire a une forme de lance-pierre.)

3. Dan Roberts:

   As an instructor for over a decade, I've been around adults that shouldn't be within 10 feet of a slingshot, i have a 10-year-old daughter that's a competitive athlete. It really depends on the kids involved.