Slingshot
/ˈslɪŋʃɒt/
Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:15 pts9 letters
Definition of Slingshot
noun
- A Y-shaped stick with an elastic sling between the arms used for shooting small projectiles.
- A stationary, often triangular object that launches any ball that hits its longest side back at a high force, now usually located above the flipper and between it and the inlane, with one each for both lower flippers.
verb
- To move or cause to move in a manner resembling a projectile shot from a slingshot.
- (especially) To use the gravity of a moving planet to add momentum to a spacecraft.
Anagrams of Slingshot
No exact anagrams found for "slingshot". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
s1
l1
i1
n1
g2
s1
h4
o1
t1
Total: 13 Scrabble points
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Slingshot"
Slingshot is a 9-letter word that scores 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Slingshot" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "slingshot" is a medium-scoring word.