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

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

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

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

From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 8 (of 25) by Stevenson, Robert Louis

But the Armenians had their bows, too, and one by one they started to unsling them.

From The Saracen: Land of the Infidel by Shea, Robert

The pursuers saw him unsling his rope, holding the coil easily at his side.

From The Pony Rider Boys in the Alkali or, Finding a Key to the Desert Maze by Patchin, Frank Gee