We have spotted SLING (5 Letters) a total of 20 times in our database. Below you may see the clues associated with SLING and also when and where was it last seen:
Definition
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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. |
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The act or motion of hurling as with a sling; a throw;
figuratively, a stroke. |
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A contrivance for sustaining anything by suspension |
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A kind of hanging bandage put around the neck, in which a
wounded arm or hand is supported. |
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A loop of rope, or a rope or chain with hooks, for
suspending a barrel, bale, or other heavy object, in hoisting or
lowering. |
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A strap attached to a firearm, for suspending it from the
shoulder. |
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A band of rope or iron for securing a yard to a mast; --
chiefly in the plural. |
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To throw with a sling. |
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To throw; to hurl; to cast. |
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To hang so as to swing; as, to sling a pack. |
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To pass a rope round, as a cask, gun, etc., preparatory
to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle. |
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A drink composed of spirit (usually gin) and water
sweetened. |
Referring crossword puzzle clues
Usage among publishers:
- New York Times: Nov 18, 2024
- Newsday: Sep 22, 2024
- USA Today: Sep 14, 2024
- LA Times: Sep 1, 2024
- Universal: Oct 24, 2023
- Wall Street Journal: Aug 24, 2023
- LA Times: Aug 11, 2023
- New York Times: Jul 18, 2023
- USA Today: May 2, 2023
- Wall Street Journal: Apr 20, 2023
- Newsday: Dec 6, 2022
- Universal: Oct 24, 2022
- LA Times: Aug 7, 2022
- New York Times: May 25, 2022
- Universal: Apr 12, 2022
- Universal: Mar 15, 2022