unsling

American  

[uhn-sling] / ʌnˈslɪŋ /

verb (used with object)

unslung, unslinging

1. to remove (something) from being slung.

   to unsling a rifle from one's shoulder.

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

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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

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

From History of Company F, 1st Regiment, R.I. Volunteers, during the Spring and Summer of 1861 by Clarke, Charles H.

Sith it shall so be, unsling me your cross-bow—so: now make it ready—good; place me a quarrel.

From The Black Arrow A Tale of the Two Roses by Stevenson, Robert Louis

“Dismount, unsling your rifle, and get behind that stone and try and hold the enemy in check while I water the horses and fill the bottles.”

From A Dash from Diamond City by Stewart, F.A.