unsling

American  

[uhn-sling] / ʌnˈslɪŋ /

verb (used with object)

unslung, unslinging

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.

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unsling British  

/ ʌnˈslɪŋ /

verb

1. to remove or release from a slung position

2. to remove slings from

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Etymology

Origin of unsling

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

Example Sentences

I scan the surrounding crowd to make sure no one is watching, then unsling the bag and begin to pass it to Mina to remove whatever she needs for the lady.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse

Xan found herself stopping again and again just to take yet another opportunity to unsling the baby and stare into those deep, black eyes.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill

Jacopo's answer was to unsling his arquebus, which he rested crosswise on his thigh, and we began to slowly descend the slope towards the river, the loose gravel crunching under our horses' feet.

From The Honour of Savelli A Romance by Levett-Yeats, S. (Sidney)

The order was shouted to unsling and pile them in the rear, one man from each company being detailed to guard them.

From The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No 4, August, 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy by Various

"We had better keep our eyes open," advised Jim, though he did not take the trouble to unsling his rifle.

From Frontier Boys on the Coast or in the Pirate's Power by Roosevelt, Wyn