slingstone

English

Alternative forms

sling-stone

Etymology

sling +‎ stone

Pronunciation

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈslɪŋ.stəʊn/
(General American) IPA^(key): /ˈslɪŋ.stoʊn/

Noun

slingstone (plural slingstones)

A stone, bullet, or other such missile or projectile thrown by a sling.

Translations

stone or other projectile thrown by a sling

Greek:
Ancient: σφενδόνη f (sphendónē)
Maori: korepa

Anagrams

Singletons, singletons

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