unsling

[ uhn-sling ]
/ ʌnˈslɪŋ /

verb (used with object), un·slung, un·sling·ing.

to remove (something) from being slung: to unsling a rifle from one's shoulder.
Nautical. to take off the slings of; release from slings.

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Origin of unsling

First recorded in 1620–30; un-2 + sling1

Words nearby unsling

unskilful, unskilled, unskilled labor, unskillful, unslaked lime, unsling, unsmiling, unsnag, unsnap, unsnarl, unsociable
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British Dictionary definitions for unsling

unsling
/ (ʌnˈslɪŋ) /

verb -slings, -slinging or -slung (tr)

to remove or release from a slung position
to remove slings from
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