"slingstone" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈslɪŋ.stəʊn/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈslɪŋ.stoʊn/ [General-American] Forms: slingstones [plural]
Etymology: sling + stone Etymology templates: {{compound|en|sling|stone}} sling + stone Head templates: {{en-noun}} slingstone (plural slingstones)
  1. A stone, bullet, or other such missile or projectile thrown by a sling. Synonyms: sling-stone Translations (stone or other projectile thrown by a sling): σφενδόνη (sphendónē) [feminine] (Ancient Greek), korepa (Maori)
    Sense id: en-slingstone-en-noun-5Rpy1g3X Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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