a looped line used to hoist, lower, or carry something, e.g. a rifle
a bandage suspended from the neck to support an injured arm or hand, esp a triangular bandage folded in half and knotted behind the neck
a device resembling a sling for carrying a baby
a simple weapon for throwing stones, usu consisting of a short strap that is looped round the missile, whirled round, and then released at one end
an act of slinging or hurling something, esp a stone or other missile