Strap vs. Sling: What's the Difference?

Strap and Sling Definitions
Strap
A long narrow strip of pliant material such as leather.
Sling
A weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a stone is whirled and then let fly.
Strap
Such a strip equipped with a buckle or similar fastener for binding or securing objects.
Sling
A slingshot.
Strap
A thin flat metal or plastic band used for fastening or clamping objects together or into position.
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Sling
A band suspended from the neck to support an injured arm or hand.
Strap
A narrow band formed into a loop for grasping with the hand.
Sling
A length of fabric worn on the body for carrying an infant.
Strap
A razor strop.
Sling
A strap of a shoe that fits over the heel.
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Strap
A strip of leather used in flogging.
Sling
A strap used to carry a rifle over the shoulder.
Strap
To fasten or secure with a strap.
Sling
(Nautical) A rope or chain that attaches to the mast and supports a yard.
Strap
To beat with a strap.
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Sling
The act of hurling something.
Strap
To sharpen (a razor, for example).
Sling
A drink consisting of brandy, whiskey, or gin, sweetened and usually lemon-flavored.
Strap
A long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like.
Sling
To hurl with a sling
Sling stones.
Strap
A strap worn on the shoulder.
Sling
To throw or fling
"He ripped out the fish guts and slung them to the gulls" (Donna Morrissey).
Strap
A strip of thick leather used in flogging.
Sling
To move by means of a sling; raise or lower in a sling
Sling cargo into a hold.
Strap
Something made of such a strip, or of a part of one, or a combination of two or more for a particular use.
Sling
To place in a hanging or supported position
Sling a towel over one's shoulder.
Strap
A piece of leather, or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, used to hone the sharpened edge of a razor; a strop.
Sling
To throw with a circular or arcing motion.
Strap
A narrow strip of anything, as of iron or brass.
Sling
To throw with a sling.
Strap
A band, plate, or loop of metal for clasping and holding timbers or parts of a machine.
Sling
(nautical) To pass a rope around (a cask, gun, etc.) preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle.
Strap
(nautical) A piece of rope or metal passing around a block and used for fastening it to anything.
Sling
(slang) To sell, peddle, or distribute (often illicitly, e.g. drugs, sex, etc.).
Strap
(botany) The flat part of the corolla in ligulate florets, as those of the white circle in the daisy.
Sling
(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.
Strap
(botany) The leaf, exclusive of its sheath, in some grasses.
Sling
A kind of hanging bandage put around the neck, in which a wounded arm or hand is supported.
Strap
(slang) A gun, normally a personal firearm such as a pistol or machine pistol.
Sling
A loop of cloth, worn around the neck, for supporting a baby or other such load.
Strap
Credit offered to a customer, especially for alcoholic drink.
Sling
A loop of rope, or a rope or chain with hooks, for suspending a barrel, bale, or other heavy object, in hoisting or lowering.
Strap
(journalism) strapline
Sling
A strap attached to a firearm, for suspending it from the shoulder.
Strap
A championship belt, or by extension, the title.
Sling
A band of rope or iron for securing a yard to a mast.
Strap
(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.
Sling
The act or motion of hurling as with a sling; a throw; figuratively, a stroke.
Strap
(transitive) To beat or chastise with a strap; to whip, to lash.
Sling
(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.
Strap
(transitive) To fasten or bind with a strap.
Sling
A drink composed of a spirit (usually gin) and water sweetened.
Gin sling
A Singapore sling
Strap
(transitive) To sharpen by rubbing on a strap; to strop.
To strap a razor
Sling
A young or infant spider, such as one raised in captivity.
Strap
A long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like; specifically, a strip of thick leather used in flogging.
A lively cobbler that . . . had scarce passed a day without giving her [his wife] the discipline of the strap.
Sling
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.
Strap
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.
Sling
The act or motion of hurling as with a sling; a throw; figuratively, a stroke.
The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune.
At one slingOf thy victorius arm, well-pleasing Son.
Strap
A piece of leather, or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, for sharpening a razor; a strop.
Sling
A contrivance for sustaining anything by suspension
Strap
A narrow strip of anything, as of iron or brass.
Sling
A drink composed of spirit (usually gin) and water sweetened.
Strap
A band, plate, or loop of metal for clasping and holding timbers or parts of a machine.
Sling
To throw with a sling.
Strap
The flat part of the corolla in ligulate florets, as those of the white circle in the daisy.
Sling
To throw; to hurl; to cast.
Strap
A piece of rope or metal passing around a block and used for fastening it to anything.
Sling
To hang so as to swing; as, to sling a pack.
Strap
A shoulder strap. See under Shoulder.
Sling
To pass a rope round, as a cask, gun, etc., preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle.
Strap
To beat or chastise with a strap.
Sling
A highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice
Strap
To fasten or bind with a strap.
Sling
A plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones
Strap
To sharpen by rubbing on a strap, or strop; as, to strap a razor.
Sling
A shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel
Strap
An elongated leather strip (or or strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
Sling
A simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released
Strap
Hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it
Sling
Bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck
Strap
A band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag
Sling
Hurl as if with a sling
Strap
Whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging
Strap
Tie with a strap
Strap
Beat severely with a whip or rod;
The teacher often flogged the students
The children were severely trounced
Strap
Sharpen with a strap;
Strap a razor
Strap
Secure (a sprained joint) with a strap