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unsling

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un·sling  (n-slng)
tr.v. un·slung (-slng), un·sling·ing, un·slings
1. To remove from a sling or a slung position: unsling a backpack.
2. Nautical To remove the slings of (a yard, for example).

unsling [ʌnˈslɪŋ]
vb -slings, -slinging, -slung (tr)
1. to remove or release from a slung position
2. to remove slings from


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Courteously enough was this said; but so suddenly had the friar drawn his sword that Robin had no time to unsling his bow from his back, whither he had placed it to avoid getting it wet, or to unfasten his scabbard.
The look of surprise on the savage face was almost comical, and before Tarzan could unsling his bow the fellow had turned and fled down the path crying out in alarm as though to others before him.
Tarzan could not even unsling his bow and fit an arrow in time to send one of his deadly poisoned shafts into the yellow hide.
 
 
 
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