slung shot

American  

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.

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slung shot British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of slung shot

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45

Example Sentences

But all three found their after burners as they slung shot around the turn.

From New York Times

The in′-wate-jiñ′ga is something like a slung shot.

From Project Gutenberg