Strap vs. Sling
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.
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.
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 slingStrapnoun
(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 razorSlingnoun
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 trouncedStrapverb
sharpen with a strap;
strap a razorStrapverb
secure (a sprained joint) with a strap
