Word Finder - sling

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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.

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A kind of hanging bandage put around the neck, in which a wounded arm or hand is supported.

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A loop of cloth, worn around the neck, for supporting a baby or other such load.

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A loop of rope, or a rope or chain with hooks, for suspending a barrel, bale, or other heavy object, in hoisting or lowering.

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A strap attached to a firearm, for suspending it from the shoulder.

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(chiefly in the plural) A band of rope or iron for securing a yard to a mast.

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The act or motion of hurling as with a sling; a throw; figuratively, a stroke.

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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.

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A drink composed of a spirit (usually gin) and water sweetened.

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a Singapore sling

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To throw with a circular or arcing motion.

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To throw with a sling.

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To pass a rope around (a cask, gun, etc.) preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle.

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To sell, peddle, or distribute illicitly (e.g. drugs, sex, etc.).

My shoulder is hurting and I'd like to put the sling on for a while.

The doctor says I can take it out of the sling when I'm resting.

He flew out of here like a rock off a kid's sling shot.

Not more than an hour ago you were helping him sling mud at me?

Just when I think the light is green, you hit the breaks and sling out a caution sign.

Carmen put her arm back in the sling.

He snatched up his machete and crossed to the bed to grab and sling Iliana over his shoulder.

She glanced down at her arm, which was in a sling, and then back at Alex.

You left me with a sling on one arm and four children to take care of.

I've done it every year but for some reason when I tried to do it with the sling on, I lost my balance.

You'd better put the sling on so you won't forget and use it too much.

When the object was only to hold up the hair from the neck, the o-¢Evbovn was used, which, as its name implies, was in the form of a sling; but in this case it was called more particularly 67reQBov¢EVbovrt, as a distinction from the sphendone when worn in front of the head.

The sling is rarely shown in the XIXth-XXth Dynasties; and the only known example is probably of the XXVIth.

In the D'Entrecasteaux Islands the sling is in use.

You guys talk about spending overnights, hanging from a hammock sling, half way up some cliff on the other side of the world!

Probably, but what good does it do me to take the sling off if I can't use the shoulder?

In Arthrobotrys side-branches of the mycelium sling themselves around the host (Tylenchus) much as tendrils round a support.

Strong hands caught her by the waist and she turned, dropping the arm from its sling and around his neck.

Only David ventured to respond, and armed with a sling and pebbles he overcame Goliath.

Trebuchet missiles The trebuchet missiles The Trebuchet was designed as a giant catapult, or sling.

Women then borrow this power and sling it over their shoulder or arm.

The Ellaroo Sling spreads out well over the shoulder and across the back making for an exceptionally comfortable carry.

I have my little darling little baby fast asleep in her sling on my chest.

The muscular sling that holds the forelimb onto the body serves as a shock absorber during locomotion.

The Euro Sling Retainer has breathable gussets, full zip closure and a cord to secure it whilst being used as a temporary sack.

The rain flap has Billingham Quick Release System and for carrying, a fully adjustable shoulder sling and a leather handgrip.

The arm is then immobilized in a sling or a device called a shoulder immobilized in a sling or a device called a shoulder immobilizer for several weeks.

Sling back style with a lace up front and alternate colored piping around the shoe.

There is a handy pocket on the tail of the sling which fastens with a zip.

Apply an elevated sling, padding and a broad bandage to manage fractured ribs.

Also BW at Boddingtons do not have scales and a weigh sling.

With my first, I used the " traditional " padded sling.

In mountain, prairie and desert hunting the shooting sling is a great asset.

If you are buying for a baby 5 months or older a wraparound sling is still a good option.

A sling shot in my hands is a kid's toy A sling shot in my hands is a kid's toy A sling shot in David's hand was a mighty weapon.

A detailed instruction leaflet showing all proven methods of carrying, many variations and suggestions is enclosed with every didymos sling.

The best method was to use a rope sling tied through the grooves, carried by two people.

So now you can sling your surf boards onto your Ferrari and look sporty as well as filthy rich.

There are several different styles, from totes to a sling back look.

This carbine has no handguards and the sling swivels are mounted on the left side of the stock.

Choke A sling is threaded by passing one end through the opposite end and then pulled tight.

Stand gazing into shoe shop windows at pretty pinks and Summer greens with narrow straps, peep toes and sling backs.

With the sling wet, the scales zeroed and the fish safely unhooked in the net it was time to lift it out.

Never was boy more taken by surprise; he went skimming over the surface like a stone from a sling.

With a sling attached to a jammed boulder, descend 2 m to a spit rebelay.

A sling shot in my hands is a kid 's toy A sling shot in David 's hand was a mighty weapon.

The dolphin about to be lifted on to a makeshift sling made out of a tarpaulin slung between two surfboards.

Trebuchet Missiles The Trebuchet was designed as a giant catapult, or sling.

This sling is made from a single length of 100% cotton twill, which forms a loop, with a comfortable shoulder pad.

Slings which are ideal for this include wrap slings (the Calin Bleu gauze sling is very light), or pouch slings.