Sling
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The word sling may refer to:
- Sling (weapon), a device used to hurl projectiles
- Sling (climbing equipment) 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.
- Sling (furniture)
- Ski jumping sling is an item of sports training equipment.
- Sling (cocktail), an archaic American term for a drink composed of spirit and water, sweetened and flavored.
- Singapore Sling is a cocktail that was invented by Mr. Ngiam Tong Boon for the Raffles Hotel in Singapore.
- Slingbox, which streams media via internet
In medicine
- Chin sling is a surgical implant.
- bandage
In clothing
- Slingback shoes
- Baby sling, a piece of fabric tied to carry a child or infant.
- Sling (firearms), 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 the operator's body
In heavy equipment supports a weight by contacting 2 or more points using cable,chains or rope to a single point of lift to evenly distribute weight