#sling

• Sling — A ring, link, or closed loop made of metal, strong rope, webbing, or plastic material, used for fastening, binding, guiding, or structural securing. In mountaineering and climbing, the term designates a sewn or knotted webbing loop used as an anchor point, belay, or extension, carrying critical importance for equipment safety.
• Sling — A manual device, traditional tool, or rudimentary machinery used for propelling or throwing heavy objects or projectiles (such as stones or spears) at a distance; a large sling or small-scale catapult. In a technical or regional agricultural sense, it can also name a machine component that scatters certain materials (seeds, sand, etc.) through rotation or oscillatory movement.