Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
slungshot
noun
/ˈslʌŋˌʃɒt/
Definition
A slungshot is a type of projectile weapon made by attaching a weight to the end of a length of cord, allowing it to be thrown with force.
Examples
- The pirate used a slungshot to disable his opponent during the fight.
- In some old western movies, the outlaw was often seen wielding a slungshot.
- He practiced his aim by throwing a slungshot at a target in the field.
Meaning
It is often used in a historical context to describe a tool for throwing or as a weapon that can incapacitate someone when thrown accurately.
Synonyms
- weighted cord
- throwing weight
- missile
