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arm vs sling

sling vs arm

arm and sling both are nouns.

arm and sling both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
arm Yes No Yes No
sling Yes No Yes No
As nouns, sling is a hyponym of arm; that is, sling is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than arm:
  • arm: any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
  • sling: a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released
Other hyponyms of arm include bow, bow and arrow, brass knuckles, brass knucks, knuckle duster, knuckles, knucks, fire ship, flamethrower, gun, knife, light arm, missile, missile, projectile, slasher, lance, shaft, spear, stun baton, stun gun, blade, brand, steel, sword, hatchet, tomahawk, W.M.D., weapon of mass destruction, WMD, Greek fire, pole weapon, polearm, repulsor.
arm (noun) sling (noun)
the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones
the part of an armchair or sofa that supports the elbow and forearm of a seated person a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released
any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice
a division of some larger or more complex organization
arm (verb) sling (verb)
prepare oneself for a military confrontation hurl as if with a sling
supply with arms hold or carry in a sling
move with a sling
hang loosely or freely; let swing
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