Sling
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The word sling may refer to one of the following:
- A sling is one of any sort of loop used for supporting something, including a wide strap of cloth tied behind the neck and used for supporting an injured arm.
- A baby sling is a piece of fabric tied to carry a child or infant.
- A sling (weapon) is a device used to hurl projectiles.
- A sling is a strap harness attached to a long gun such as a rifle or a shotgun, designed to support the firearm in some intended position on operator's body; see also sling belting.
- A sling is an item of climbing equipment consisting of a sewn loop of webbing that can be wrapped around sections of rock or tied to other pieces of equipment.
- A sling is one of any sort of mixed alcoholic drink, also known as a cocktail.
- Suspended sling (furniture) is a type of furniture.
- A sling (shoe) is a type of footwear generally worn by women.
- A sling bikini is a type of swimsuit.
- A slang expression meaning a gratuity.
- A Chin sling is a surgical implant.
- A ski jumping sling is an item of sports training equipment.
- Singapore Sling is a cocktail that was invented by Mr. Ngiam Tong Boon for the Raffles Hotel in Singapore.
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