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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 sling [sliŋ] (engineering) A length of rope, wire rope, or chain used for attaching a load to a crane hook. 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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| 6 -- color) At left, Cameron Diaz wears metallic silver platform slingbacks. Finish your look with colorful flat slingbacks and big-hoop earrings. The five-song EP starts with a near flawless power pop song, "Once a Week" and ends with a Jonathan Richman song, "She's Cracked," The two female vocalists harmonize perfectly and the music contains hints of The Pixies, The Breeders, and The Slingbacks. |
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