A slingshot is a small Y-shaped stick with elastic bands attached to it, used for shooting small objects.
Slingshots are often seen as toys for children, but they can also be used for hunting or target practice.
Examples:
He used a slingshot to shoot a rock at the can.
The kids played with their slingshots in the backyard.
She made a slingshot out of a tree branch and rubber bands.
The cat ran away when it saw the slingshot.
He was so good with the slingshot, he could hit any target.
The slingshot was his favorite toy.