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Slang :: Slang () imp. of Sling. Slung.

Parbuckle :: Parbuckle (n.) A double sling made of a single rope, for slinging a cask, gun, etc..

Sling :: Sling (v. t.) To throw; to hurl; to cast.

Nursling :: Nursling (n.) One who, or that which, is nursed; an infant; a fondling..

Nettles :: Nettles (n. pl.) Small lines used to sling hammocks under the deck beams.

Sling :: Sling (v. t.) 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..

Gosling :: Gosling (n.) A young or unfledged goose.

Sling :: Sling (v. t.) To throw with a sling.

Moslings :: Moslings (n. pl.) Thin shreds of leather shaved off in dressing skins.

Sling :: Sling (v. t.) A loop of rope, or a rope or chain with hooks, for suspending a barrel, bale, or other heavy object, in hoisting or lowering..

Gesling :: Gesling (n.) A gosling.

Sling :: Sling (v. t.) A kind of hanging bandage put around the neck, in which a wounded arm or hand is supported..

Unsling :: Unsling (v. t.) To take off the slings of, as a yard, a cask, or the like; to release from the slings..

Slung :: Slung () imp. & p. p. of Sling.

Bought :: Bought (n.) The part of a sling that contains the stone.

Top-chain :: Top-chain (n.) A chain for slinging the lower yards, in time of action, to prevent their falling, if the ropes by which they are hung are shot away..

Artillery :: Artillery (n.) Munitions of war; implements for warfare, as slings, bows, and arrows..

Quarter :: Quarter (n.) The after-part of a vessel's side, generally corresponding in extent with the quarter-deck; also, the part of the yardarm outside of the slings..

Sling :: Sling (v. t.) The act or motion of hurling as with a sling; a throw; figuratively, a stroke..

Sling :: Sling (v. t.) To hang so as to swing; as, to sling a pack..

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