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sling - a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice |
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highball a mixed drink made of alcoholic liquor mixed with water or a carbonated beverage and served in a tall glass
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brandy sling a sling made with brandy
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gin sling a sling made with gin
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rum sling a sling made with rum
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sling - bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck |
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bandage,
patch a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
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sling - a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released |
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arm,
weapon,
weapon system the part of an armchair or sofa that supports the elbow and forearm of a seated person
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| Verb |
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sling - hurl as if with a sling |
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catapult |
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cast,
hurl,
hurtle form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold; "cast a bronze sculpture"
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sling - hold or carry in a sling; "he cannot button his shirt with his slinged arm" |
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bear,
carry,
hold move while holding up or supporting; "Bear gifts"; "bear a heavy load"; "bear news"; "bearing orders"
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sling - move with a sling; "sling the cargo onto the ship" |
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displace,
move cause to move, usually with force or pressure; "the refugees were displaced by the war"
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sling - hang loosely or freely; let swing |
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hang,
hang up suspend (meat) in order to get a gamey taste; "hang the venison for a few days"
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