sling

Everyday

1. A sling is a loop of cord or strap for throwing a stone by swinging it round the head. tree →
2. A sling is a band of cloth that holds an injured arm against the body. tree →
3. To sling is to throw or hang something loosely, often over the shoulder. tree →

In the lessons

in the tales, the throwing weapon the island boys practise with, and the arm-support after an injury; in play, boys practise slinging stones; in everyday talk, «sling your bag over your shoulder».

Examples

• Pivi and Kabo made slings and practised with them. tree →
• The nurse put his arm in a sling. tree →
• Boys are good with slings, said Confro. tree →
• She slung the bag over her shoulder. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

David kills Goliath with a sling and a stone. In Jeremiah God says He will fling out the people from the land, meaning exile.

Interpretation. Tradition sees David's win as proof that God, not weapons, gives victory.

Examples

• All this people, even seven hundred chosen men, were left-handed; every one could sling stones at a hair-breadth, and not miss. (Prophets JDG.20.16, JPS 1917) tree →
• For thus saith the LORD: Behold, I will sling out the inhabitants of the land at this time, and will distress them, that they may feel it. (Prophets JER.10.18, JPS 1917) tree →
• So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and smote the Philistine, and slew him; but there was no sword in the hand of David. (Prophets 1SA.17.50, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths