Meanings
nounslingstone (plural slingstones)
plural slingstones · alternative sling-stone
- A stone, bullet, or other such missile or projectile thrown by a sling.
Origin
Translations
Ancient Greek σφενδόνη
- σφενδόνη (sphendónē)stone or other projectile thrown by a sling
Māori korepa
- korepastone or other projectile thrown by a sling
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APA
slingstone. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/slingstone
MLA
“slingstone.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/slingstone. Accessed November 3, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “slingstone,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/slingstone.
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