slingshot
n. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈsɫɪŋˌʃɑt// UK //slˈɪŋʃɒt// sling·shot
n. a small, flexible tool used to shoot small stones or balls. It is made of a piece of elastic material that you pull back and then let go.
n. a small projectile weapon consisting of a short length of elastic material, typically rubber, stretched between two cords or bands. Used to launch small objects such as stones or marbles.
He used a slingshot to hit the target in the garden.
The children spent the afternoon in the park, using their homemade slingshots to see who could hit the tin can first.
While the slingshot remains a simple and effective tool for small-scale hunting, its use is often restricted by local laws due to safety concerns in urban environments.
From sling + shot.