To throw; to hurl; to cast.

a bad takeoff from the kicker that sets a very fast rotation. Slings usually happen when jumpers throw their arms and shoulders back too quickly

hurl as if with a sling

a device that is used to throw a rock or other projectile with considerable mechanical advantage

a home-made weapon consisting of two lengths of heavy-duty cord each attached securely at one end to a leather patch that serves as a pocket to cradle the rock

a missile weapon

a projectile weapon typically used to throw a blunt missiles such as a stone or bullet

a weapon often used for hunting, although it can easily be modified for combat

A poor takeoff caused by over-rotation.

An illegal stroke in which the shuttle is not hit, but caught and held on the racket before being released; also called a "carry" or "throw".

A throwing weapon consisting of a strap of leather or fabric at the centre of which is a pouch for holding projectiles.

A bad takeoff from the kicker when the jumper over-rotates.

A sling is a projectile weapon typically used to throw a blunt missile such as a stone. It is also known as the shepherd's sling. The sling is not to be confused with the slingshot, which works on completely different principles.

To pass a rope round, as a cask, gun, etc., preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle.

Continuous tape loop used for making quick attachments to anchor points, eg rocks or trees, for rescue purposes.

a wire-rope loop for use in lifting heavy equipment.

n. a cable or layered length of fabric, (usually the latter), with woven loops in both ends, used to lift a safe or vault door with a boom arm lift or forklift.

a webbing loop used to extend protection

a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released

a high strength nylon tape, in loop form, and is used in any situation in which you need to extend your anchor

A length of tape that is sewn or tied into a loop

A webbing loop often used to connect gear and sometimes belayers and climbers to anchors or pro. Slings can be as short as two feet or as long as needed for hanging portaledges, handling haul bags, etc.

Rahmen: The metal framework carrying the car or balancing weight, connected to the means of suspension. This sling can be integral with the car enclosure.

A loop of rope, very useful in erection for making a hasty attachment.

A sling of nylon or Spectra/nylon, webbing or cord. These can be single, doubled or tripled, depending on the length of the sling and have many uses in climbing (anchors, runners etc.).

A length of webbing, tied or sewn, used for a variety of purposes

a rope or chain in the form of a loop for lifting, lowering or supporting an object

A net attached by a lanyard to a helicopter cargo hook and used to haul supplies.

A wire or rope contrivance placed around cargo and used to load or discharge it to/from a vessel.

Special chain, wire rope, synthetic fibre strap or ropes used for cargo handling purposes.

A contrivance into which freight is placed to be hoisted into or out of a ship.

A loop of webbing or rope (see runner)

A piece of nylon webbing tied or sewn into a loop.

A short length of rope or webbing sewn or tied into a loop. Also known as a runner.

A length of nylon webbing which is either sewn or tied into a loop and is used in conjunction with the rope and anchors to provide protection. Also called a runner.

A webbing loop either tied or sewn used for anchors or as part of the protection

A length of nylon webbing or cord either sewn or tied into a loop. Used in conjunction with the rope and anchors to provide protection. A daisy chain is a sling sewn into loops so its length can be adjusted easily. A quickdraw is a sewn sling with a carabiner at each end.

Loop of rope or tape, useful for racking gear or looping around chockstones for protection.

Lines used to hoist heavy or awkward objects. 2) The act of using such lines to hoist heavy or awkward objects. Ropes used to secure the center of a yard to the mast.

Hoisting support, which fastens to both the hoist hook used to lift and the object to be lifted.

A looped line of strap or rope attachable to a lanyard to lift, lower, or carry cargo beneath a helicopter. Note Cargo Net.

Sling furniture is usually a suspended, free-swinging chair or bed that is made of a framework connected to hanging straps or rope. When attached to poles or a frame for carrying, a sling becomes a stretcher, a simple form of litter.

A sling is an item of climbing equipment consisting of a tied or sewn loop of webbing that can be wrapped around sections of rock, hitched (tied) to other pieces of equipment or even tied directly to a tensioned line using a special prussik knot, for anchor extension or equalisation. A gear sling is used to organise or carry equipment, and slings are also a component of quickdraws. Usually sold in lengths of 10 cm, 30 cm, 60 cm, 120 cm or 400 cm at either 10 mm or 12 mm widths, slings have a breaking strength of around 22kn.

is a tall drink made with lemon juice, sugar, spirits, and club soda.

a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice

A long drink consisting of spirit with lemon Juice, sugar and soda. Similar to a Collins, it now generally contains a shot of some liqueur as well.

A tall drink made with either brandy, whiskey or gin, with lemon juice, sugar and soda water. It is served both hot and cold.

a bandage or any piece of cloth used to support the forearm

a bandage (or improvised material such as a piece of cloth, a belt and so forth) suspended from the neck to support an upper extremity

a piece of cloth that is used to hold an injured arm to the body, usually in an elbow-bent position

a piece of fabric made to hold an injured part of the body, limit its movement, and relieve pain

a wide swath of fabric pack and play worn across

a wide swath of fabric worn across the adult s

A unit of timber. Synonymous with pack.

a baby carrier which goes over one shoulder and under the opposite arm, designed to carry the baby in folds of fabric in front or to the side of the wearer

a device used to support and immobilize an injured part of the body (in particular, an injured shoulder, arm, or collarbone)

a soft carrier that holds baby on one shoulder and adjusts using rings

A cord or band that is either attached permanently to the bow (usually under the handle) or to the fingers of the bow arm. The archer wears the former type of sling over the wrist and the latter on the fingers. The sling stops the bow from falling off the hand on loose (bow should be held,not gripped!).

Strap fastened to either the bow or the archer's wrist or index finger and thumb, to prevent the bow from falling when shooting with a relaxed bow hand.

Long gun term. A long strip of leather, plastic, or nylon which is fastened at the fore and rear of the gun. A sling enables easy carry of long guns, but its primary purpose is to allow the shooter to wrap body parts into it and brace solidly against the tension thus produced.

On a shoulder arm, a leather or web strap attached to the weapon to assist in carrying the gun and also used to steady it during firing.

a narrow strip of material that the surgeon positions around the urethra to support its natural tissues, allowing it to function as intended

A slender piece of material surgically inserted under the urethra or bladder neck to provide support and improve continence (see Urinary Incontinence).

a support for the boat when it is on land being rigged or prepared for rowing. Slings often look like a modified camp stool, with a metal or wood frame and a canvas cradle.