Meaning of the word slingshot in English
What does slingshot mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
slingshot
US /ˈslɪŋ.ʃɑːt/
UK /ˈslɪŋ.ʃɒt/
Noun
Verb
in motor racing, to pass another car by driving behind it to gain speed using less power, before accelerating (= increasing speed) and moving past it :
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Stewart used the momentum to shift to the inside and slingshot around to the lead.