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Maritime tool consisting of a weight, or 'shot,' affixed the end of a long cord often by being wound into the center of a knot called a 'Monkey's fist,' which is used to cast line from one location to another, often a mooring line.
Maritime tool consisting of a weight ('shot') affixed to the end of a long cord often by being wound into the center of a knot ('monkey's fist') which is used to cast line from one location to another.
 
Also a civilian flail-like weapon consisting of weight of between a few ounces and upwards of five pounds, frequently lead or stone, affixed at the end of a flexible cord such as leather or rope, the grip end often having a loop or lanyard to attach to the the users wrist.  Historically considered a weapon of the criminal and outlawed in most areas of the U.S. during the 19th through the early 20th Century.
 
Often confused in modern English with the "Slingshot," the term was primarily used for the weapon or tool herein described. However, there are historic examples dating to the mid-1880's in which the term "Slungshot" is used for the item now though of as a "Sling" or "Slingshot."

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A definition or brief description of Slungshot.

Maritime tool consisting of a weight ('shot') affixed to the end of a long cord often by being wound into the center of a knot ('monkey's fist') which is used to cast line from one location to another.

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