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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSlingshot
/ˈslɪŋ.ʃɒt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A device consisting of a Y-shaped frame with an elastic band used to propel small stones or other projectiles.
"The children played in the park, taking turns launching stones with their slingshot." - 2
A term used informally to describe a rapid or sudden movement or action.
"The car took off like a slingshot as the light turned green."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'slingshot' originates from the combination of 'sling', which comes from the Old English 'slingan' meaning 'to throw', and 'shot', derived from the Old English 'sceotan', meaning 'to shoot'. The word has evolved in usage to refer specifically to a handheld device used to launch projectiles.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Slingshot" is said worldwide
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fronde
Transliteration: frond
"Les enfants ont utilisé une fronde pour lancer des pierres."
Schleuder
Transliteration: ʃlɔʏdɐ
"Die Kinder spielten mit einer Schleuder im Park."
fionda
Transliteration: fiˈonda
"I bambini hanno usato una fionda per lanciare sassi."
honda
Transliteration: ˈonda
"Los niños jugaron con una honda en el parque."
estilingue
Transliteration: es.tʃi.ˈlĩɡi
"As crianças usaram um estilingue para lançar pedras."
गुल्ली डंडा
Transliteration: gullī ḍaṇḍā
"बच्चों ने पार्क में गुल्ली डंडा से खेला।"
弹弓
Transliteration: tángōng
"孩子们在公园里用弹弓玩耍。"
새총
Transliteration: saechong
"아이들은 공원에서 새총으로 놀았다."
スリングショット
Transliteration: suringushotto
"子供たちは公園でスリングショットで遊びました。"
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