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Slingshots

Scope note

Y-shaped sticks with a band of plastic, leather, or other elastic material attached between the prongs, used to propel small stones in hunting or play.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000201658

Term used for

sling shots

Equivalent Terms used

slingshot

Created

12yrs ago

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