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unsling

[ uhn-sling ]

verb (used with object)

, un·slung, un·sling·ing.
  1. to remove (something) from being slung: sling: slung:

    to unsling a rifle from one's shoulder.

  2. Nautical. to take off the slings sling of; release from slings. sling.


unsling

/ ʌnˈslɪŋ /

verb

  1. to remove or release from a slung position
  2. to remove slings from


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Word History and Origins

Origin of unsling1

First recorded in 1620–30; un- 2 + sling 1

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Example Sentences

I managed, however, to unsling my rifle, and seat myself in a position whence I might fire at the wolves.

From my precious bugle I had never parted, even to unsling it, since leaving Figueira.

Then Ingvar turned to his men, and bade them unsling their bows and see if they could make this man find his tongue.

Before moving, we received orders to unsling blankets and haversacks and lay them on the ground at our feet.

All unsling and open the blanket rolls and take out the shelter half, poles, and pins.

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