Slings is valid Scrabble Word

Definitions for SLINGS in dictionary:

VERB:
• SLING, to throw with a sudden motion
• suspend or arrange (something), especially with a strap or straps, so that it hangs loosely in a particular position
• hoist or transfer (something) with a sling
• casually throw or fling
• hurl (a stone or other missile) from a sling or similar weapon
• mock; make fun
• pay a bribe or gratuity
• carry (something, especially a garment) loosely and casually about one's person
NOUN:
• a flexible strap or belt used in the form of a loop to support or raise a hanging weight
• a bandage or soft strap looped round the neck to support an injured arm
• a pouch or frame for carrying a baby, supported by a strap round the neck or shoulders
• a short length of rope used to provide additional support for the body in abseiling or climbing.
• a simple weapon in the form of a strap or loop, used to hurl stones or other small missiles
• a bribe or gratuity.
• a sweetened drink of spirits, especially gin, and water.

Words related to SLINGS

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How to use SLINGS in a sentence

• We got overboard the slings, and hoisted them out of the water.
• When the slings came down to them for the last time, they put them on, and stood on the wreck watching till a great wave came.
• With the animal in slings there are one or two other symptoms that call for attention.
• The first is effected by applying plaster of Paris and linen, and the second by having the animal put in slings.
• Dick did up his blanket and a few provisions into a light pack, new slings were adjusted to their snow-shoes and finally they were ready to strike the trails.
• Animals suffering from open joints of this kind should be confined in a standing position, preferably in slings, and kept so confined for three or four weeks.
• Aside from slings, mechanical appliances that are helpful in the treatment of these cases are not yet in use.
• The younger men made nets, mended weapons, or shaped stones for their slings.
• The natives in this island did not appear to understand the use of the bow and arrow, their only weapons being clubs, slings, and spears.
• Armed with spears and slings, they attacked us, and were only driven off after many had been slain.
• So far he had been patient and he had borne the slings and arrows hurled at him without making any return.
• The boys still play with slings, which not so long ago were used for killing squirrels.
• In the van, or front of the army, were the small remainder of the contingent from the Balearic Isles, with their slings and bows.
• The torpedo is held by slings, delicately adjusted so that they can be released in an instant.
• Slings were formed of ropes, and those men in whom any signs of life were visible were the first to be lifted to the upper deck.
• To-morrow, or next day, they will swarm round the ship in hundreds, and fire at us with rifles, bows, and slings.
• In order to render it impregnable they pierced loop-holes through the walls and they took the lead off the church roof to make balls for their slings.
• Many were limping and others already had arms in slings made from their hunting shirts, but Henry nowhere saw the figure of his old comrade.
• The fifth merely carried slings and stones for use in them.
• In their armies, besides these arms, the Peruvians used slings, and javelins having their points hardened in the fire.
• In their wars they used bows, arrows, spears, darts, wooden clubs, and slings.
• Inside the line were youths, some oddly armed with slings or clubs or cross-guns.
• This way, it shows we have a fine, proud disregard for the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune.

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