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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..

Strap :: Strap (n.) The leaf, exclusive of its sheath, in some grasses..

Lingulate :: Lingulate (a.) Shaped like the tongue or a strap; ligulate.

Strappadoes :: Strap (v. t.) To sharpen by rubbing on a strap, or strop; as, to strap a razor..

Bottine :: Bottine (n.) An appliance resembling a small boot furnished with straps, buckles, etc., used to correct or prevent distortions in the lower extremities of children..

Strappado :: Strappadoes (pl. ) of Strappad.

Ligulated :: Ligulated (a.) Like a bandage, or strap; strap-shaped..

Strapped :: Strap (n.) A shoulder strap. See under Shoulder.

Sling :: Sling (v. t.) A strap attached to a firearm, for suspending it from the shoulder..

Selvagee :: Selvagee (n.) A skein or hank of rope yarns wound round with yarns or marline, -- used for stoppers, straps, etc..

Gab :: Gab (n.) The hook on the end of an eccentric rod opposite the strap. See. Illust. of Eccentric.

Strapping :: Strapper (n.) A person or thing of uncommon size.

Breastplate :: Breastplate (n.) A strap that runs across a horse's breast.

Martingal :: Martingal (n.) A strap fastened to a horse's girth, passing between his fore legs, and fastened to the bit, or now more commonly ending in two rings, through which the reins pass. It is intended to hold down the head of the horse, and prevent him from rearing..

Strapper :: Strapper (n.) One who uses strap.

Girth :: Girth (n.) A band or strap which encircles the body; especially, one by which a saddle is fastened upon the back of a horse..

Strappado :: Strappado (n.) A military punishment formerly practiced, which consisted in drawing an offender to the top of a beam and letting him fall to the length of the rope, by which means a limb was often dislocated..

Strapple :: Strapping (a.) Tall; strong; lusty; large; as, a strapping fellow..

But :: But (v. t.) A kind of hinge used in hanging doors, etc.; -- so named because fastened on the edge of the door, which butts against the casing, instead of on its face, like the strap hinge; also called butt hinge..

Band :: Band (v. t.) A belt or strap.

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