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Sling Shot

Description:

A sling shot is a small handheld device, typically made of a Y-shaped frame and elastic bands, used for propelling small projectiles such as stones or marbles.

Possible Parts of Speech:

• Noun
• Verb

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

1. (General) A handheld device used for shooting small projectiles.

2. (Sports) A sports game or competition in which participants use sling shots to shoot projectiles at targets.

Verb:

1. (General) To propel or shoot a projectile using a sling shot.

2. (Informal) To forcefully throw or launch an object, often metaphorically.

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Sample Sentences:

1. Don't forget to bring your sling shot for the outdoor game tomorrow.

2. The kids had fun shooting marbles with their sling shots.

3. In the sling shot competition, he hit the bullseye with perfect accuracy.

4. He slingshot a stone across the river, trying to skip it on the water's surface.

5. The company's marketing campaign slingshotted their sales to record-breaking numbers.