Strap vs. Sling

Strap vs. Sling — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Strap and Sling

Strapnoun

A long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like.

Slingverb

To throw with a circular or arcing motion.

Strapnoun

A strap worn on the shoulder.

Slingverb

To throw with a sling.

Strapnoun

A strip of thick leather used in flogging.

Slingverb

(nautical) To pass a rope around (a cask, gun, etc.) preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle.

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Strapnoun

Something made of such a strip, or of a part of one, or a combination of two or more for a particular use.

Slingverb

(slang) To sell drugs.

Strapnoun

A piece of leather, or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, used to hone the sharpened edge of a razor; a strop.

Slingnoun

(weapon) 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.

Strapnoun

A narrow strip of anything, as of iron or brass.

Slingnoun

A kind of hanging bandage put around the neck, in which a wounded arm or hand is supported.

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Strapnoun

A band, plate, or loop of metal for clasping and holding timbers or parts of a machine.

Slingnoun

A loop of cloth, worn around the neck, for supporting a baby or other such load.

Strapnoun

(nautical) A piece of rope or metal passing around a block and used for fastening it to anything.

Slingnoun

A loop of rope, or a rope or chain with hooks, for suspending a barrel, bale, or other heavy object, in hoisting or lowering.

Strapnoun

(botany) The flat part of the corolla in ligulate florets, as those of the white circle in the daisy.

Slingnoun

A strap attached to a firearm, for suspending it from the shoulder.

Strapnoun

(botany) The leaf, exclusive of its sheath, in some grasses.

Slingnoun

A band of rope or iron for securing a yard to a mast.

Strapnoun

(slang) A gun, normally a personal firearm such as a pistol or machine pistol.

Slingnoun

The act or motion of hurling as with a sling; a throw; figuratively, a stroke.

Strapnoun

Credit offered to a customer, especially for alcoholic drink.

Slingnoun

(climbing) A loop of rope or fabric tape used for various purposes: e.g. as part of a runner, or providing extra protection when abseiling or belaying.

Strapnoun

(journalism) strapline

Slingnoun

A drink composed of a spirit (usually gin) and water sweetened.

gin sling''a Singapore sling

Strapnoun

(slang) A strap-on.

Slingnoun

A young or infant spider, such as one raised in captivity.

Strapverb

(transitive) To beat or chastise with a strap; to whip, to lash.

Slingnoun

a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice

Strapverb

(transitive) To fasten or bind with a strap.

Slingnoun

a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones

Strapverb

(transitive) To sharpen by rubbing on a strap, or strop

to strap a razor

Slingnoun

a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel

Strapnoun

an elongated leather strip (or or strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position

Slingnoun

a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released

Strapnoun

hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it

Slingnoun

bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck

Strapnoun

a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag

Slingverb

hurl as if with a sling

Strapnoun

whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging

Strapverb

tie with a strap

Strapverb

beat severely with a whip or rod;

The teacher often flogged the studentsThe children were severely trounced

Strapverb

sharpen with a strap;

strap a razor

Strapverb

secure (a sprained joint) with a strap