sling vs arm

sling and arm both are nouns.

sling and arm both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
sling	Yes	No	Yes	No
arm	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, arm is a hypernym of sling; that is, arm is a word with a broader meaning than sling:

sling: a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released
arm: any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

Other hypernyms of sling include weapon, weapon system.

sling (noun)	arm (noun)
bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck	the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones	any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released	the part of an armchair or sofa that supports the elbow and forearm of a seated person
a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel	any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice	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 division of some larger or more complex organization

sling (verb)	arm (verb)
hurl as if with a sling	prepare oneself for a military confrontation
hold or carry in a sling	supply with arms
move with a sling
hang loosely or freely; let swing

Difference between sling and arm

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