slung shot

noun

1. a weight, as a stone or a piece of metal, fastened to a short strap, chain, or the like, and used as a weapon.

slung shot

noun

1. a weight attached to the end of a cord and used as a weapon

Word History and Origins

Origin of slung shot¹

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45

Example Sentences

One night I saw a man attacked by highwaymen and knocked down with a slung-shot, just across the street.

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He was debating two plans: a swift rush and a swing of his slung shot, or the silent approach.

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Men are locked up or fined if found with daggers or slung-shot upon their persons, but revolvers go free.

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A Mr. Jansen had been stunned by a blow from a slung-shot, and his person and premises rifled by Australian thieves.

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After we got a little further, a man jumped from my side and struck the mayor on the cheek, with either a billy or a slung shot.

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