To move or cause to move in a manner resembling a projectile shot from a slingshot. / (especially) To use the gravity of a moving planet to add momentum to a spacecraft.

(chiefly US) A Y-shaped stick with an elastic sling between the arms used for shooting small projectiles.

plural of slingshot

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of slingshot

simple past tense and past participle of slingshot

present participle of slingshot

plural of gravity slingshot

plural of gravitational slingshot

The use of the relative movement and gravity of a planet or other celestial body to alter the path and speed of a spacecraft.

Alternative form of gravity assist