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Sling

The sling is mankind's first true projectile weapon, it consists of two cords with a pouch in between. Used for casting stones or another projectile, usally an egg shaped clay or lead projectile. A sling attached to a shaft is called a shaft sling. A sling that fires a dart is called a kestrosphendone. A trebuchet is basically a large shaft sling.

That kid over there broke my window with a sling, let's go get him.

by Vincent118 December 22, 2013