Associations to the word «Slingshot»
Noun
- Ball
- Policeman
- Attacker
- Dart
- Hunting
- Lap
- Sibling
- Proposition
- Spock
- Raid
- Whip
- Jackie
- Load
- Palestinian
- Corner
- Pulling
- Cannon
- Rocket
- Bullet
- Speed
- Target
- Guardian
- Uniform
- Customer
- Telecommunication
- Dakota
- Monster
- Submarine
- Mobile
- Pig
- Alarm
- Inventor
- Professional
- Sending
- Elbow
- Horizon
- Provider
- Bomb
- Wrist
- Comic
- Belt
- Nail
- Destination
- Mars
- Stomach
- Effect
- Knock
- Moon
- Pit
- Chase
- Bird
- Gang
- Gun
- Throw
- Shot
- Cartoon
- Craft
- Dealing
- Wheel
- Perry
- Marvel
- Schedule
- Leg
- Ring
Adjective
Wiktionary
SLINGSHOT, noun. (chiefly American) A Y-shaped stick with an elastic band between the arms used for shooting small projectiles.
SLINGSHOT, verb. To move in a manner resembling a slingshot.
SLINGSHOT, verb. Especially, to use the gravity of a moving planet to add momentum to a spacecraft.
SLINGSHOT EFFECT, noun. The use of the relative movement and gravity of a planet or other celestial body to alter the path and speed of a spacecraft.
Dictionary definition
SLINGSHOT, noun. A plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones.
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