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 Sling is also a weapon of great antiquity, formerly in high estimation among the ancients.
A kind of hanging bandage put around the neck, in which a wounded arm or hand is supported.
From Middle English slynge (noun), slyngen (verb), probably from Old Norse slyngja, slyngva (“to hurl”), from Proto-Germanic *slingwaną (“to worm, twist”) or compare Old English slingan (“to wind, twi...
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A young or infant spider, such as one raised in captivity.