The word
sling may refer to:
In medicine
In clothing
- Slingback shoes
- Baby sling, a piece of fabric tied to carry a child or infant.
- Sling (firearms), a strap harness attached to a long gun such as a rifle or a shotgun, designed to support the firearm in some intended position on the operator's body.
In heavy equipment
supports a weight by contacting 2 or more points using cable,chains or rope to a single point of lift to evenly distribute weight
In geography / places