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sling

Definition:

(nou) a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice (nou) a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones (nou) a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel (nou) a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released (nou) bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck

Phonetic Transcription:

səlɪŋ

Examples:

The purpose of the sling is to stabilize the rifle as a shooting aid.

The sling stone is placed in the pouch.

The left arm is wrapped under the sling.

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