"Hawaiian sling" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Hawaiian slings [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} Hawaiian sling (plural Hawaiian slings)
  1. A device used in spearfishing, operating much like a bow and arrow on land, but with its energy stored in rubber tubing rather than a shaft. Wikipedia link: Hawaiian sling
    Sense id: en-Hawaiian_sling-en-noun-hZLEdDw8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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