What does the cryptic crossword clue "Gets rid of stolen catapult (9)" mean?

The definition is "catapult". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SLINGS (synonym="as a verb = throws away = gets rid of") + HOT (synonym="slang for stolen") = SLINGSHOT; definition: "catapult" The answer is SLINGSHOT.

Gets rid of stolen catapult (9)

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