weapon vs sling

sling vs weapon

weapon and sling both are nouns.

weapon is not a verb while sling is a verb.

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

As nouns, sling is a hyponym of weapon; that is, sling is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than weapon:

weapon: 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 weapon 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.

weapon (noun)	sling (noun)
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting	bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck
a means of persuading or arguing	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 shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel
	a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice

weapon (verb)	sling (verb)
	hurl as if with a sling
	hold or carry in a sling
	move with a sling
	hang loosely or freely; let swing

Difference between weapon and sling

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