Onager vs. Sling — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Onager and Sling
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Onager
The onager (; Equus hemionus), also known as hemione or Asiatic wild ass, is a species of the family Equidae (horse family) native to Asia. A member of the subgenus Asinus, the onager was described and given its binomial name by German zoologist Peter Simon Pallas in 1775.
Sling
A flexible strap or belt used in the form of a loop to support or raise a hanging weight
The horse had to be supported by a sling fixed to the roof
Onager
A wild ass (Equus hemionus) of Asia, having an erect mane, a light brown coat, and a dark stripe along the back.
Sling
A simple weapon in the form of a strap or loop, used to hurl stones or other small missiles
700 men armed only with slings
Onager
An ancient and medieval catapult, often employing a wooden arm with a short sling.
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Sling
A bribe or gratuity.
Onager
The Asiatic wild ass or hemione (Equus hemionus), an animal of the horse family native to Asia; specifically, the Persian onager, Persian wild ass, or Persian zebra (Equus hemionus onager).
Sling
A sweetened drink of spirits, especially gin, and water.
Onager
A military engine acting like a sling which threw stones from a bag or wooden bucket powered by the torsion from a bundle of ropes or sinews operated by machinery; a torsion catapult.
Sling
Suspend or arrange (something), especially with a strap or straps, so that it hangs loosely in a particular position
A hammock was slung between two trees
Onager
A military engine acting like a sling, which threw stones from a bag or wooden bucket, and was operated by machinery.
Sling
Casually throw or fling
Sling a few things into your knapsack
Onager
A wild ass of central Asia, especially the koulan (Equus hemionus syn. Equus hemippus syn. Equus onager, formely Asinus onager).
Sling
Pay a bribe or gratuity
They didn't forget to sling when the backhanders came in
Onager
Medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles
Sling
A weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a stone is whirled and then let fly.
Onager
Asiatic wild ass
Sling
A slingshot.
Sling
A band suspended from the neck to support an injured arm or hand.
Sling
A length of fabric worn on the body for carrying an infant.
Sling
A strap of a shoe that fits over the heel.
Sling
A strap used to carry a rifle over the shoulder.
Sling
(Nautical) A rope or chain that attaches to the mast and supports a yard.
Sling
The act of hurling something.
Sling
A drink consisting of brandy, whiskey, or gin, sweetened and usually lemon-flavored.
Sling
To hurl with a sling
Sling stones.
Sling
To throw or fling
"He ripped out the fish guts and slung them to the gulls" (Donna Morrissey).
Sling
To move by means of a sling; raise or lower in a sling
Sling cargo into a hold.
Sling
To place in a hanging or supported position
Sling a towel over one's shoulder.
Sling
To throw with a circular or arcing motion.
Sling
To throw with a sling.
Sling
(nautical) To pass a rope around (a cask, gun, etc.) preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle.
Sling
(slang) To sell, peddle, or distribute (often illicitly, e.g. drugs, sex, etc.).
Sling
(weapon) An instrument for throwing stones or other missiles, consisting of a short strap with two strings fastened to its ends, or with a string fastened to one end and a light stick to the other.
Sling
A kind of hanging bandage put around the neck, in which a wounded arm or hand is supported.
Sling
A loop of cloth, worn around the neck, for supporting a baby or other such load.
Sling
A loop of rope, or a rope or chain with hooks, for suspending a barrel, bale, or other heavy object, in hoisting or lowering.
Sling
A strap attached to a firearm, for suspending it from the shoulder.
Sling
A band of rope or iron for securing a yard to a mast.
Sling
The act or motion of hurling as with a sling; a throw; figuratively, a stroke.
Sling
(climbing) A loop of rope or fabric tape used for various purposes: e.g. as part of a runner, or providing extra protection when abseiling or belaying.
Sling
A drink composed of a spirit (usually gin) and water sweetened.
Gin sling
A Singapore sling
Sling
A young or infant spider, such as one raised in captivity.
Sling
An instrument for throwing stones or other missiles, consisting of a short strap with two strings fastened to its ends, or with a string fastened to one end and a light stick to the other. The missile being lodged in a hole in the strap, the ends of the string are taken in the hand, and the whole whirled rapidly round until, by loosing one end, the missile is let fly with centrifugal force.
Sling
The act or motion of hurling as with a sling; a throw; figuratively, a stroke.
The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune.
At one slingOf thy victorius arm, well-pleasing Son.
Sling
A contrivance for sustaining anything by suspension
Sling
A drink composed of spirit (usually gin) and water sweetened.
Sling
To throw with a sling.
Sling
To throw; to hurl; to cast.
Sling
To hang so as to swing; as, to sling a pack.
Sling
To pass a rope round, as a cask, gun, etc., preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle.
Sling
A highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice
Sling
A plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones
Sling
A shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel
Sling
A simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released
Sling
Bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck
Sling
Hurl as if with a sling
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