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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..

Giggyng :: Giggyng (n.) The act of fastending the gige or leather strap to the shield.

Top-block :: Top-block (n.) A large ironbound block strapped with a hook, and, when used, hung to an eyebolt in the cap, -- used in swaying and lowering the topmast..

Strap :: Strap (n.) Something made of such a strip, or of a part of one, or a combination of two or more for a particular use; as, a boot strap, shawl strap, stirrup strap..

Halter :: Halter (v. t.) To tie by the neck with a rope, strap, or halter; to put a halter on; to subject to a hangman's halter..

Holdback :: Holdback (n.) The projection or loop on the thill of a vehicle. to which a strap of the harness is attached, to hold back a carriage when going down hill, or in backing; also, the strap or part of the harness so used..

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

Understrapper :: Understrapper (n.) A petty fellow; an inferior agent; an underling.

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

Cob :: Cob (v. t.) To punish by striking on the buttocks with a strap, a flat piece of wood, or the like..

Backstay :: Backstay (n.) A rope or strap used to prevent excessive forward motion.

Belace :: Belace (v. t.) To beat with a strap. See Lace.

Suspensation :: Suspender (n.) One who, or that which, suspends; esp., one of a pair of straps or braces worn over the shoulders, for holding up the trousers..

Hanger :: Hanger (n.) A strap hung to the girdle, by which a dagger or sword is suspended..

Drum :: Drum (n.) A cylinder on a revolving shaft, generally for the purpose of driving several pulleys, by means of belts or straps passing around its periphery; also, the barrel of a hoisting machine, on which the rope or chain is wound..

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..

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

Tail :: Tail (n.) A rope spliced to the strap of a block, by which it may be lashed to anything..

Stropped :: Strop (n.) A strap; specifically, same as Strap, 3..

Halter :: Halter (n.) A strong strap or cord.

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