weapon sling

Also known as Gofan, sling, shepherd's sling, slingshot, sling weapon

projectile weapon, typically used to propel small stones

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A weapon sling is a simple tool used to throw small stones with greater force and distance than throwing by hand. It was an effective weapon in ancient warfare and hunting before the development of more advanced projectile weapons like bows and firearms.

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Girl using a sling (known locally as a 'gofan') in India Home-made sling made from braided cord with sewn imitation leather. Sling, home-made from braided cord and red insulating tape.

A sling is a projectile weapon typically used to hand-throw a blunt projectile such as a stone, clay, or lead "sling-bullet". It is also known as the shepherd's sling or slingshot (in British English, although elsewhere it refers to a distinct "Y" shaped projectile weapon). Someone who specializes in using slings is called a slinger.