slingshot in German
slingshot in German is Zwille, Schleuder, Steinschleuder — slingshot means a Y-shaped handheld device with an elastic band stretched between its arms, used to fire small stones or other projectiles.
slingshot in German
Zwille
(chiefly, American, AU, Philippines) A Y-shaped stick with an elastic sling between the arms used for shooting small projectiles.
Schleuder
(chiefly, American, AU, Philippines) A Y-shaped stick with an elastic sling between the arms used for shooting small projectiles.
Steinschleuder
(chiefly, American, AU, Philippines) A Y-shaped stick with an elastic sling between the arms used for shooting small projectiles.
What does "slingshot" mean?
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noun A Y-shaped handheld device with an elastic band stretched between its arms, used to fire small stones or other projectiles.
"The kids made a slingshot out of a forked branch and an old bike inner tube."
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noun In pinball, a triangular bumper near the flippers that fires the ball back with extra force when it is struck.
"The ball bounced hard off the slingshot and shot straight back up the table."
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verb To hurl or launch something with a sudden burst of speed, as if fired from a slingshot.
"The rocket used the moon's gravity to slingshot itself toward Mars."
slingshot in a sentence
- The kids made a slingshot out of a forked branch and an old bike inner tube.
- He used a slingshot to knock cans off the fence.
- The ball bounced hard off the slingshot and shot straight back up the table.
- The rocket used the moon's gravity to slingshot itself toward Mars.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "slingshot" in German?
"slingshot" in German is Zwille, Schleuder, Steinschleuder. slingshot means: A Y-shaped handheld device with an elastic band stretched between its arms, used to fire small stones or other projectiles.
How do you use "slingshot" in a sentence?
Example: "The kids made a slingshot out of a forked branch and an old bike inner tube." In German, "slingshot" is Zwille, Schleuder, Steinschleuder.
Are there other ways to say "slingshot" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "slingshot": Zwille, Schleuder, Steinschleuder.
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