1. Y-shaped handheld devices with an elastic band for shooting small projectiles

1. moves or propels something rapidly using gravitational force, especially around a celestial body
Usage: often used in space exploration contexts

Examples

• The children made slingshots from tree branches and rubber bands.
• David used a slingshot to defeat Goliath in the biblical story.
• The spacecraft slingshots around Mars to gain speed for its journey to Jupiter.
• NASA often slingshots probes around planets to save fuel.
• He collected smooth stones to use with his slingshot.
• The mission slingshots the satellite past Venus toward its final destination.