Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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sling | Yes | No | Yes | No |
catapult | Yes | No | Yes | No |
sling (noun) | catapult (noun) |
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bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck | an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles |
a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones | a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones |
a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released | a device that launches aircraft from a warship |
a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel | |
a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice |
sling (verb) | catapult (verb) |
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hurl as if with a sling | shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult |
hold or carry in a sling | hurl as if with a sling |
move with a sling | |
hang loosely or freely; let swing |