Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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sling | Yes | No | Yes | No |
patch | Yes | No | Yes | No |
sling (noun) | patch (noun) |
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bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck | a piece of cloth used as decoration or to mend or cover a hole |
a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones | sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment) |
a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released | a protective cloth covering for an injured eye |
a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel | a connection intended to be used for a limited time |
a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice | a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body |
a small contrasting part of something | |
a short set of commands to correct a bug in a computer program | |
a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation | |
a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition |
sling (verb) | patch (verb) |
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hurl as if with a sling | mend by putting a patch on |
hold or carry in a sling | repair by adding pieces |
move with a sling | to join or unite the pieces of |
hang loosely or freely; let swing | provide with a patch; also used metaphorically |