slingstone

English

Alternative forms

• sling-stone

Etymology

From sling +‎ stone.

Pronunciation

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

Noun

slingstone (plural slingstones)

1. 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

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