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	The word sling may refer to: Sling (weapon) Sling (weapon) A sling is a projectile weapon typically used to throw a blunt projectile such as a stone. It is also known as the shepherd's sling.A sling has a small cradle or pouch in the middle of two lengths of cord.... , a device used to hurl projectiles Sling (climbing equipment) Sling (climbing equipment) A sling or runner is an item of climbing equipment consisting of a tied or sewn loop of webbing that can be wrapped around sections of rock, hitched to other pieces of equipment or even tied directly to a tensioned line using a Prusik, for Climbing_equipment#Protection_devices extension , equalisation, or climbing the rope.... is an item of climbing equipment consisting of a sewn loop of webbing that can be wrapped around sections of rock or tied to other pieces of equipment. Sling (furniture) Sling (furniture) Sling furniture is usually a suspended, free-swinging chair or bed that is made of a framework connected to hanging straps or rope. When attached to poles or a frame for carrying, a sling becomes a stretcher, a simple form of litter .... Ski jumping sling Ski jumping sling The ski jumping sling system is a training equipment for ski jumping. It was invented by Spede Pasanen. There was one prototype in the years 1970-1980 in Puijo, Kuopio, Finland.... is an item of sports training equipment. Sling (cocktail), an archaic American term for a drink composed of spirit and water, sweetened and flavored. Singapore Sling Singapore Sling The Singapore Sling is a cocktail that was invented by Ngiam Tong Boon for the Long Bar in Raffles Hotel in Singapore sometime between 1910 and 1915; it is a kind of Sling , a traditional type of cocktail.... is a cocktail that was invented by Mr. Ngiam Tong Boon for the Raffles Hotel in Singapore. Slingbox Slingbox The Slingbox is a TV streaming media device that enables users to remotely view their home's cable television, satellite television, or personal video recorder programming from an Internet-enabled computer with a broadband Internet connection.... , which streams media via internet Apache Sling Apache Sling Apache Sling is an open source Web framework for the Java platform designed to create content-centric applications on top of a JSR-170-compliant content repository such as Apache Jackrabbit.... , a Java web framework that uses JCR Content repository API for Java Content Repository API for Java is a specification for a Java platform Application Programming Interface for accessing content repository in a uniform manner.... In medicine Chin sling Chin sling A chin sling is a synthetic lining used in chin augmentation to lift the tissues under the chin and neck. The sling is surgically implanted under the skin of the chin and hooked behind the ears, giving a more youthful appearance, and reversing the effects of aging such as accumulated fat, lost skin elasticity and stretched muscle lining, all... is a surgical implant. bandage Bandage A bandage is a piece of material used either to support a medical device such as a dressing or splint , or on its own to provide support to the body.... In clothing Slingback Slingback A slingback is a type of woman's shoe that is backless and is characterized by a strap that crosses behind the heel or ankle. A slingback is distinguishable from an ankle-strap shoe in that the latter has a strap that crosses around the front of the ankle as well as the back.... shoes Baby sling Baby sling A "baby sling" is a piece of cloth that supports a small child from a carer's body.... , a piece of fabric tied to carry a child or infant. Sling (firearms) Sling (firearms) In the context of firearms, a sling is a type of strap or harness designed to allow an operator carry a firearm on his/her person and/or aid in greater hit probability with that firearm.... , a strap harness attached to a long gun such as a rifle or a shotgun, designed to support the firearm in some intended position on the operator's body. In heavy equipment supports a weight by contacting 2 or more points using cable,chains or rope to a single point of lift to evenly distribute weight In geography / places Sling, Gloucestershire Sling, Gloucestershire Sling is a village in Gloucestershire, England. The village is located in-between Clearwell and Bream, Gloucestershire.External links ... , a small village in the Forest of Dean Forest of Dean The Forest of Dean is a geographical, historical and cultural region in the western part of the county of Gloucestershire, England. The forest is a roughly triangle plateau bounded by the River Wye to the west and north, the River Severn to the south, and the Gloucester to the east....