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Synonyms of slingshot

6 similar words

Another word for slingshot is bean shooter. Other synonyms of slingshot are catapult, flip, hand catapult, shanghai and slingshot effect.

Synonyms and similar words for slingshot

nounA Y-shaped stick with an elastic sling between the arms used for shooting small projectiles.

  • bean shooterSynonym of slingshot (“a stick with elastic band for shooting projectiles”).
  • catapult UKA slingshot.
  • flipA slingshot.
  • hand catapultSynonym of slingshot (“a stick with elastic band for shooting projectiles”).
  • shanghai AustraliaSynonym of slingshot.

nounSynonym of slingshot effect.

  • slingshot effectThe use of the relative movement and gravity of a planet or other celestial body to alter the path and speed of a...

Meaning of slingshot

  1. noun A Y-shaped stick with an elastic sling between the arms used for shooting small projectiles.
  2. noun A stationary, often triangular object that launches any ball that hits its longest side back at a high force, now usually located above the flipper and between it and the inlane, with one each for both lower flippers.
  3. noun A sling bikini.

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Questions about synonyms of slingshot

What is another word for slingshot?
Slingshot has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as bean shooter, catapult, flip, hand catapult, shanghai and slingshot effect.
What does slingshot mean?
Slingshot means a Y-shaped stick with an elastic sling between the arms used for shooting small projectiles.

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