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I believe the answer is:

catapult

(Other definitions for catapult that I've seen before include "Forked-stick launcher" , "Thrust suddenly forward (and upwards)" , "Throwing device or sling" , "Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms" , "Y-shaped weapon associated with naughty boys" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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