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sling1 1. a rope or strap by which something may be secured or lifted 2. a rope net swung from a crane, used for loading and unloading cargo 3. Nautical a. a halyard for a yard b. the part of a yard where the sling is attached 4. Med a wide piece of cloth suspended from the neck for supporting an injured hand or arm across the front of the body 5. Mountaineering a loop of rope or tape used for support in belays, abseils, etc. sling2 a mixed drink with a spirit base, usually sweetened How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| For a long time the Farmer, brandishing an empty sling, chased them away by the terror he inspired; but when the birds found that the sling was only swung in the air, they ceased to take any notice of it and would not move. He made himself a sling with rubber bands and a forked stick and went off by himself to gather nuts. Also, having quarrelled with Clam and broken partnership, Nelson had sailed the Reindeer, his arm in a sling, with a crew of two deep-water sailors, and he had sailed so madly as to frighten them ashore. |
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