Sling (firearms)
WordNet

noun


(1)   Bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck
(2)   A simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released
(3)   A shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel
(4)   A plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones
(5)   A highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice

verb


(6)   Hurl as if with a sling
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Etymology


Probably from (compare Danish ), cognate with Old High German .

Noun


  1. 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.
      1. A kind of hanging bandage put around the neck, in which a wounded arm or hand is supported.
      2. A loop of cloth, worn around the neck, for supporting a baby.
      3. A loop of rope, or a rope or chain with hooks, for suspending a barrel, bale, or other heavy object, in hoisting or lowering.
      4. A strap attached to a firearm, for suspending it from the shoulder.
      5. (Nautical) A band of rope or iron for securing a yard to a mast; -- chiefly in the plural.
      6. The act or motion of hurling as with a sling; a throw; figuratively, a stroke.
          1. A device used by a sexually passive partner to raise and support the legs during sex. This kind of sex sling consists of a cushion fitting under the neck, joined by 2 straps to each ankle, and these attached to each wrist.
          2. A leather hammock sometimes found in gay sex clubs to recline and elevate a sexually passive partner, and further raise and support the legs, hence: sling room.
 
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