Strap vs. Sling: What's the Difference?

A long narrow strip of pliant material such as leather.

A weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a stone is whirled and then let fly.

Such a strip equipped with a buckle or similar fastener for binding or securing objects.

A slingshot.

A thin flat metal or plastic band used for fastening or clamping objects together or into position.

A band suspended from the neck to support an injured arm or hand.

A narrow band formed into a loop for grasping with the hand.

A length of fabric worn on the body for carrying an infant.

A razor strop.

A strap of a shoe that fits over the heel.

A strip of leather used in flogging.

A strap used to carry a rifle over the shoulder.

To fasten or secure with a strap.

(Nautical) A rope or chain that attaches to the mast and supports a yard.

To beat with a strap.

The act of hurling something.

To sharpen (a razor, for example).

A drink consisting of brandy, whiskey, or gin, sweetened and usually lemon-flavored.

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

To hurl with a sling

A strap worn on the shoulder.

To throw or fling

A strip of thick leather used in flogging.

To move by means of a sling; raise or lower in a sling

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

To place in a hanging or supported position

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

To throw with a circular or arcing motion.

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

To throw with a sling.

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

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

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

(slang) To sell, peddle, or distribute (often illicitly, e.g. drugs, sex, etc.).

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

(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.

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

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

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

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

Credit offered to a customer, especially for alcoholic drink.

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

(journalism) strapline

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

A championship belt, or by extension, the title.

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

(finance) An investment strategy involving simultaneous trade with one put and two call options on the same security at the same strike price, similar to but more bullish than a straddle.

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

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

(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.

(transitive) To fasten or bind with a strap.

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

(transitive) To sharpen by rubbing on a strap; to strop.

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

A long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like; specifically, a strip of thick leather used in flogging.

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 missile being lodged in a hole in the strap, the ends of the string are taken in the hand, and the whole whirled rapidly round until, by loosing one end, the missile is let fly with centrifugal force.

Something made of such a strip, or of a part of one, or a combination of two or more for a particular use; as, a boot strap, shawl strap, stirrup strap.

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

A piece of leather, or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, for sharpening a razor; a strop.

A contrivance for sustaining anything by suspension

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

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

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

To throw with a sling.

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

To throw; to hurl; to cast.

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

To hang so as to swing; as, to sling a pack.

A shoulder strap. See under Shoulder.

To pass a rope round, as a cask, gun, etc., preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle.

To beat or chastise with a strap.

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

To fasten or bind with a strap.

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

To sharpen by rubbing on a strap, or strop; as, to strap a razor.

A shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel

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

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

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

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

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

Hurl as if with a sling

Whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging

Tie with a strap

Beat severely with a whip or rod;

Sharpen with a strap;

Secure (a sprained joint) with a strap