Strap vs. Sling — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Strap and Sling
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Strap
A strap, sometimes also called strop, is an elongated flap or ribbon, usually of leather or other flexible materials. Thin straps are used as part of clothing or baggage, or bedding such as a sleeping bag.
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
Strap
A long narrow strip of pliant material such as leather.
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
Strap
Such a strip equipped with a buckle or similar fastener for binding or securing objects.
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Sling
A bribe or gratuity.
Strap
A thin flat metal or plastic band used for fastening or clamping objects together or into position.
Sling
A sweetened drink of spirits, especially gin, and water.
Strap
A narrow band formed into a loop for grasping with the hand.
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
Strap
A razor strop.
Sling
Casually throw or fling
Sling a few things into your knapsack
Strap
A strip of leather used in flogging.
Sling
Pay a bribe or gratuity
They didn't forget to sling when the backhanders came in
Strap
To fasten or secure with a strap.
Sling
A weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a stone is whirled and then let fly.
Strap
To beat with a strap.
Sling
A slingshot.
Strap
To sharpen (a razor, for example).
Sling
A band suspended from the neck to support an injured arm or hand.
Strap
A long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like.
Sling
A length of fabric worn on the body for carrying an infant.
Strap
A strap worn on the shoulder.
Sling
A strap of a shoe that fits over the heel.
Strap
A strip of thick leather used in flogging.
Sling
A strap used to carry a rifle over the shoulder.
Strap
Something made of such a strip, or of a part of one, or a combination of two or more for a particular use.
Sling
(Nautical) A rope or chain that attaches to the mast and supports a yard.
Strap
A piece of leather, or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, used to hone the sharpened edge of a razor; a strop.
Sling
The act of hurling something.
Strap
A narrow strip of anything, as of iron or brass.
Sling
A drink consisting of brandy, whiskey, or gin, sweetened and usually lemon-flavored.
Strap
A band, plate, or loop of metal for clasping and holding timbers or parts of a machine.
Sling
To hurl with a sling
Sling stones.
Strap
(nautical) A piece of rope or metal passing around a block and used for fastening it to anything.
Sling
To throw or fling
"He ripped out the fish guts and slung them to the gulls" (Donna Morrissey).
Strap
(botany) The flat part of the corolla in ligulate florets, as those of the white circle in the daisy.
Sling
To move by means of a sling; raise or lower in a sling
Sling cargo into a hold.
Strap
(botany) The leaf, exclusive of its sheath, in some grasses.
Sling
To place in a hanging or supported position
Sling a towel over one's shoulder.
Strap
(slang) A gun, normally a personal firearm such as a pistol or machine pistol.
Sling
To throw with a circular or arcing motion.
Strap
Credit offered to a customer, especially for alcoholic drink.
Sling
To throw with a sling.
Strap
(journalism) strapline
Sling
(nautical) To pass a rope around (a cask, gun, etc.) preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle.
Strap
A championship belt, or by extension, the title.
Sling
(slang) To sell, peddle, or distribute (often illicitly, e.g. drugs, sex, etc.).
Strap
(finance) An investment strategy involving simultaneous trade with one put and two call options on the same security at the same strike price, similar to but more bullish than a straddle.
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.
Strap
(transitive) To beat or chastise with a strap; to whip, to lash.
Sling
A kind of hanging bandage put around the neck, in which a wounded arm or hand is supported.
Strap
(transitive) To fasten or bind with a strap.
Sling
A loop of cloth, worn around the neck, for supporting a baby or other such load.
Strap
(transitive) To sharpen by rubbing on a strap; to strop.
To strap a razor
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.
Strap
A long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like; specifically, a strip of thick leather used in flogging.
A lively cobbler that . . . had scarce passed a day without giving her [his wife] the discipline of the strap.
Sling
A strap attached to a firearm, for suspending it from the shoulder.
Strap
Something made of such a strip, or of a part of one, or a combination of two or more for a particular use; as, a boot strap, shawl strap, stirrup strap.
Sling
A band of rope or iron for securing a yard to a mast.
Strap
A piece of leather, or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, for sharpening a razor; a strop.
Sling
The act or motion of hurling as with a sling; a throw; figuratively, a stroke.
Strap
A narrow strip of anything, as of iron or brass.
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.
Strap
A band, plate, or loop of metal for clasping and holding timbers or parts of a machine.
Sling
A drink composed of a spirit (usually gin) and water sweetened.
Gin sling
A Singapore sling
Strap
The flat part of the corolla in ligulate florets, as those of the white circle in the daisy.
Sling
A young or infant spider, such as one raised in captivity.
Strap
A piece of rope or metal passing around a block and used for fastening it to anything.
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.
Strap
A shoulder strap. See under Shoulder.
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.
Strap
To beat or chastise with a strap.
Sling
A contrivance for sustaining anything by suspension
Strap
To fasten or bind with a strap.
Sling
A drink composed of spirit (usually gin) and water sweetened.
Strap
To sharpen by rubbing on a strap, or strop; as, to strap a razor.
Sling
To throw with a sling.
Strap
An elongated leather strip (or or strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
Sling
To throw; to hurl; to cast.
Strap
Hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it
Sling
To hang so as to swing; as, to sling a pack.
Strap
A band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag
Sling
To pass a rope round, as a cask, gun, etc., preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle.
Strap
Whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging
Sling
A highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice
Strap
Tie with a strap
Sling
A plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones
Strap
Beat severely with a whip or rod;
The teacher often flogged the students
The children were severely trounced
Sling
A shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel
Strap
Sharpen with a strap;
Strap a razor
Sling
A simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released
Strap
Secure (a sprained joint) with a strap
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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