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n. - A plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms.

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  • Maybe he used a slingshot from the next building???
  • Make a slingshot from a about a 3/4 forked limb, then go to tie place and geta thrown out old innertube.
  • The slingshot is the current ride I keep watching and wondering how far a person would fly if the ropes snapped.
  • The slingshot is a David and Goliath reference aimed at putting water and power back in the hands of the individuals.
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