Slinger

sling¹ (sl

ng)

a. A weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a stone is whirled and then let fly.

b. A slingshot.

2. A looped rope, strap, or chain for supporting, cradling, or hoisting something, especially:

a. A strap of a shoe that fits over the heel.

b. A strap used to carry a rifle over the shoulder.

c. Nautical A rope or chain that attaches to the mast and supports a yard.

d. A band suspended from the neck to support an injured arm or hand.

3. The act of hurling a missile.

tr.v. slung (sl

ng), sling·ing, slings

1. To hurl with or as if with a sling.

2. To place or carry in a sling.

3. To move by means of a sling; raise or lower in a sling: sling cargo into a hold.

4. To hang loosely or freely; let swing.

Idiom:

slings and arrows

Harshly critical comments.

[Middle English slinge.]

slinger n.

sling² (sl

ng)

A drink consisting of brandy, whiskey, or gin, sweetened and usually lemon-flavored.

[Origin unknown.]

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Noun

slinger - a person who uses a sling to throw something

thrower - someone who projects something (especially by a rapid motion of the arm)

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Cataphract
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occupation
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The first pink light of the rising sun glittered upon the steel caps and breastplates of dense masses of slingers and of crossbowmen, who drilled and marched in the spaces which had been left for their exercise.

The White Company by Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan View in context

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