sling
IPA: sɫˈɪŋ
noun
- (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.
- (nautical, chiefly in the 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.
- A young or infant spider, such as one raised in captivity.
verb
- To throw with a circular or arcing motion.
- To throw with a sling.
- (nautical) To pass a rope around (a cask, gun, etc.) preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle.
- (slang) To sell, peddle, or distribute (often illicitly, e.g. drugs, sex, etc.).
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Examples of "sling" in Sentences
- The sling stone is placed in the pouch.
- The left arm is wrapped under the sling.
- The sling is attached near the rear of the rifle.
- The sling continued in use for the hunting of game.
- The head and arm are inserted through the sling loop.
- The sling conforms generally to the shape of the kidney.
- But at least Summer Glau was hot in sling and black glove.
- The upright position in the sling is a good place to start.
- In both cases there is the same amount of tension in the sling.
- A trapeze sling is suspended from the tops of the main columns.
- The purpose of the sling is to stabilize the rifle as a shooting aid.
- The sling is then lowered to the bed or chair and disconnected from the tackle.
- The versatility of the detachable sling is great for packing the gun to and from the blind.
- A few years back I invested in sling and swivels for my 870 pump and that made a BIG difference.
- See, the beauty of our homemade ring sling is that both of us can wear it, with only a bit of adjustment.
- The recipe for a gin sling is found in Mrs. Beeton’s cookbook, which shows the acceptability of gin in middle-class households by the mid-Victorian era:
- The captain then rigged what he called a sling, which was a sort of loop of ropes that a person could be put into and made to slide down in it on the cable to the shore.
- Remember that the sling is there to replace your arms, thus settling the baby on your body just like you like to carry them will mean you know already that they are comfortable and positioned correctly.
- April 14, 2008 kgirl said ... the sling is awesome, and you'll love it - i got a nice, brown ring sling from baby on the hip, and i am so glad. saturday was so much fun. i'm still recovering from my two drinks.