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sling noun

  /ˈslɪŋ/
  • A kind of hanging bandage put around the neck, in which a wounded arm or hand is supported.
 kannatinside, kolmioliina, mitella
  • A strap attached to a firearm, for suspending it from the shoulder.
 kantohihna
  • (weapon) 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.
 kantohihna, linko
  • The act or motion of hurling as with a sling; a throw; figuratively, a stroke.
 linkous
  • (nautical, chiefly, in the plural) A band of rope or iron for securing a yard to a mast.
 rakkirengas

sling verb

  /ˈslɪŋ/
  • To throw with a circular or arcing motion.
  • (slang) To sell, peddle, or distribute (often illicitly, e.g. drugs, sex, etc.).
 kaupata
  • To throw with a sling.
 lingota
baby sling
kantoliina
bottle sling
säkkisolmu
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