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slingshots

Prononciation : [ˈslɪŋˌʃɒts]

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Contexte : « games »

(noun) a slingshot is a fun device used to throw small objects, like stones or marbles, by pulling back a band and letting it go. It works like a rubber band that helps you launch things far away.

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He used his slingshot to hit the target in the backyard.

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The slingshot didn't work because the rubber band broke.

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Can you show me how to use a slingshot properly?

Contexte : « movement »

(verb) to slingshot means to move quickly in a way that feels like being shot out of a slingshot. It's often used when talking about cars or objects that accelerate fast after a slow part.

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The car slingshotted ahead of the others at the intersection.

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Without enough speed, the vehicle couldn't slingshot past the slower cars.

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How does a race car slingshot ahead of its competitors?

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