Onager vs. Sling — What's the Difference?

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.

A flexible strap or belt used in the form of a loop to support or raise a hanging weight

A wild ass (Equus hemionus) of Asia, having an erect mane, a light brown coat, and a dark stripe along the back.

A simple weapon in the form of a strap or loop, used to hurl stones or other small missiles

An ancient and medieval catapult, often employing a wooden arm with a short sling.

A bribe or gratuity.

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).

A sweetened drink of spirits, especially gin, and water.

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.

Suspend or arrange (something), especially with a strap or straps, so that it hangs loosely in a particular position

A military engine acting like a sling, which threw stones from a bag or wooden bucket, and was operated by machinery.

Casually throw or fling

A wild ass of central Asia, especially the koulan (Equus hemionus syn. Equus hemippus syn. Equus onager, formely Asinus onager).

Pay a bribe or gratuity

Medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles

A weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a stone is whirled and then let fly.

Asiatic wild ass

A slingshot.

A band suspended from the neck to support an injured arm or hand.

A length of fabric worn on the body for carrying an infant.

A strap of a shoe that fits over the heel.

A strap used to carry a rifle over the shoulder.

(Nautical) A rope or chain that attaches to the mast and supports a yard.

The act of hurling something.

A drink consisting of brandy, whiskey, or gin, sweetened and usually lemon-flavored.

To hurl with a sling

To throw or fling

To move by means of a sling; raise or lower in a sling

To place in a hanging or supported position

To throw with a circular or arcing motion.

To throw with a sling.

(nautical) To pass a rope around (a cask, gun, etc.) preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle.

(slang) To sell, peddle, or distribute (often illicitly, e.g. drugs, sex, etc.).

(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.

A kind of hanging bandage put around the neck, in which a wounded arm or hand is supported.

A loop of cloth, worn around the neck, for supporting a baby or other such load.

A loop of rope, or a rope or chain with hooks, for suspending a barrel, bale, or other heavy object, in hoisting or lowering.

A strap attached to a firearm, for suspending it from the shoulder.

A band of rope or iron for securing a yard to a mast.

The act or motion of hurling as with a sling; a throw; figuratively, a stroke.

(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.

A drink composed of a spirit (usually gin) and water sweetened.

A young or infant spider, such as one raised in captivity.

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.

The act or motion of hurling as with a sling; a throw; figuratively, a stroke.

A contrivance for sustaining anything by suspension

A drink composed of spirit (usually gin) and water sweetened.

To throw with a sling.

To throw; to hurl; to cast.

To hang so as to swing; as, to sling a pack.

To pass a rope round, as a cask, gun, etc., preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle.

A highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice

A plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones

A shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel

A simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released

Bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck

Hurl as if with a sling