1. a weapon consisting of a weight attached to a flexible handle or cord
Usage: archaic; historical

Examples

• The police officer carried a slungshot as part of his equipment in the 1800s.
• Historical records show that slungshots were commonly used by sailors.
• The museum displayed an antique slungshot from the Civil War era.
• Laws were passed to restrict the carrying of slungshots in many cities.
• The detective found a makeshift slungshot at the crime scene.