slung shot


noun
  1. a weight, as a stone or a piece of metal, fastened to a short strap, chain, or the like, and used as a weapon.

Origin of slung shot

1
An Americanism dating back to 1835–45

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British Dictionary definitions for slung shot

slung shot

noun
  1. a weight attached to the end of a cord and used as a weapon

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