Definition of sling

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Sling (v. t.) A band of rope or iron for securing a yard to a mast; -- chiefly in the plural.

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Ram :: Ram (n.) In ancient warfare, a long beam suspended by slings in a framework, and used for battering the walls of cities; a battering-ram..
Diminutive :: Diminutive (n.) A derivative from a noun, denoting a small or a young object of the same kind with that denoted by the primitive; as, gosling, eaglet, lambkin..
Sling :: Sling (v. t.) The act or motion of hurling as with a sling; a throw; figuratively, a stroke..
Sling :: Sling (v. t.) A contrivance for sustaining anything by suspensio.
Parbuckle :: Parbuckle (n.) A double sling made of a single rope, for slinging a cask, gun, etc..
Gesling :: Gesling (n.) A gosling.
Sling :: Sling (v. t.) To throw with a sling.
Slinger :: Slinger (n.) One who slings, or uses a sling..
Gosling :: Gosling (n.) A catkin on nut trees and pines.
Slung :: Slung () imp. & p. p. of Sling.
Moslings :: Moslings (n. pl.) Thin shreds of leather shaved off in dressing skins.
Unsling :: Unsling (v. t.) To take off the slings of, as a yard, a cask, or the like; to release from the slings..
Sling :: Sling (n.) A drink composed of spirit (usually gin) and water sweetened.
Onager :: Onager (n.) A military engine acting like a sling, which threw stones from a bag or wooden bucket, and was operated by machinery..
Artillery :: Artillery (n.) Munitions of war; implements for warfare, as slings, bows, and arrows..
Nettles :: Nettles (n. pl.) Small lines used to sling hammocks under the deck beams.
Sling :: Sling (v. t.) A kind of hanging bandage put around the neck, in which a wounded arm or hand is supported..
Bought :: Bought (n.) The part of a sling that contains the stone.
Sling :: Sling (v. t.) A band of rope or iron for securing a yard to a mast; -- chiefly in the plural.
Sling :: Sling (v. t.) To pass a rope round, as a cask, gun, etc., preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle..
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