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sling
Bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck
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noun
Bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck
noun
A simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released
noun
A shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel
noun
A plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones
noun
A highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice
verb
Hurl as if with a sling
verb
Hold or carry in a sling
“He cannot button his shirt with his slinged arm”
verb
Move with a sling
“Sling the cargo onto the ship”
verb
Hang loosely or freely; let swing
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He cannot button his shirt with his slinged arm
Sling the cargo onto the ship
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