Slingshot

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ˈslɪŋʃɒt/

Full definition of slingshot

Noun

1. A Y-shaped stick with an elastic band between the arms used for shooting small projectiles.

Synonyms

• catapult (UK)

Verb

1. To move in a manner resembling a slingshot.
2. Especially, to use the gravity of a moving planet to add momentum to a spacecraft.