sling

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a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms
hurl as if with a sling
To throw
bandage to support an injured forearm
a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice
a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel
a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released
hang loosely or freely
move with a sling
hold or carry in a sling
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
The act or motion of hurling as with a sling
A contrivance for sustaining anything by suspension
A kind of hanging bandage put around the neck, in which a wounded arm or hand is supported
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
A band of rope or iron for securing a yard to a mast
To throw with a sling
To hang so as to swing
To pass a rope round, as a cask, gun, etc., preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle
A drink composed of spirit (usually gin) and water sweetened

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