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sling

(weapon) An instrument for throwing stones or other missiles, consisting of a short strap with two strings fastened to its ends, or with a string fastened to one end and a light stick to the other.
A kind of hanging bandage put around the neck, in which a wounded arm or hand is supported.
A loop of cloth, worn around the neck, for supporting a baby or other such load.
A loop of rope, or a rope or chain with hooks, for suspending a barrel, bale, or other heavy object, in hoisting or lowering.
A strap attached to a firearm, for suspending it from the shoulder.
(plural) A band of rope or iron for securing a yard to a mast.
The act or motion of hurling as with a sling; a throw; figuratively, a stroke.
(climbing) A loop of rope or fabric tape used for various purposes: e.g. as part of a runner, or providing extra protection when abseiling or belaying.
A drink composed of a spirit (usually gin) and water sweetened.
Synonyms:

“He holds a stone in his unusually large right hand, in readiness to hurl at Goliath, and a sling in his left hand.”

“Treatment includes ice, pain medication, a sling for comfort, and early mobilization.”

slingstone

slinger

“A slinger could move 3 hexes forward, let loose a stone at a range of two hexes, and then continue its turn by moving away.”

“The slinger in most countries where his services were employed was lightly clad, and reckoned almost as a supernumerary.”

“At times there were bursts of laughter in their ranks and shouts of delight at the fall of some Egyptian slinger.”

sling

“He holds a stone in his unusually large right hand, in readiness to hurl at Goliath, and a sling in his left hand.”

“Treatment includes ice, pain medication, a sling for comfort, and early mobilization.”

slingers

slings

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