Sling ¹

Definition: 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. The missile being lodged in a hole in the strap, the ends of the string are taken in the hand, and the whole whirled rapidly round until, by loosing one end, the missile is let fly with centrifugal force.

Sling ²

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

Sling ³

Definition: A contrivance for sustaining anything by suspension

Sling ⁴

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

Sling ⁵

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

Sling ⁶

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

Sling ⁷

Definition: A band of rope or iron for securing a yard to a mast; chiefly in the plural.

Sling ⁸

Definition: To throw with a sling.

Sling ⁹

Definition: To throw; to hurl; to cast.

Sling ¹⁰

Definition: To hang so as to swing; as, to sling a pack.

Sling ¹¹

Definition: To pass a rope round, as a cask, gun, etc., preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle.

Sling ¹²

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

sling ¹³

Definition: bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck

sling ¹⁴

Definition: a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released

sling ¹⁵

Definition: a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel

sling ¹⁶

Definition: a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones

sling ¹⁷

Definition: a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice

sling ¹⁸

Definition: hurl as if with a sling