slinger
Ancient missile operator
A slinger is someone who slings—throws or hurls something with force, typically using a strap or device.
Historically, slingers were soldiers who hurled stones with leather slings.
The term extends to anyone who handles or serves something rapidly: a hash slinger works in a cheap restaurant, a mud slinger hurls accusations.
In construction, a slinger directs crane operators and attaches loads.
Able to stretch, rebounds
- bandGroup playing music together
- pouchSmall flexible bag
- catapultSiege engine for launching
- projectileLaunched airborne object
ammunition · target · aim · accuracy · release · tension · velocity · trajectory
Expert pistol fighter
- cowboyMounted cattle herder
- outlawFugitive from justice
- sheriffCounty's chief officer
- holsterSidearm carrying case
quickdraw · duel · saloon · frontier · sixshooter · revolver · bandit · desperado
Propel by arm motion
- hurlThrow with great force
- flingForceful toss, or tryst
- tossLight, casual throw
- pitchFrequency of sound
launch · heave · cast · lob · whirl · release · arc · distance
Accuracy of measurement
- accuracyDegree of correctness
- aimPurpose or direction
- techniqueSkilled way of performing
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
dexterity · coordination · control · timing · proficiency · expertise · finesse · marksmanship
elastic
Able to stretch, rebounds
projectile · ammunition · target · aim · accuracy · release · tension · velocity · trajectory · fork
gunslinger
Expert pistol fighter
holster · quickdraw · duel · saloon · frontier · sixshooter · revolver · bandit · desperado · bounty
throw
Propel by arm motion
pitch · launch · heave · cast · lob · whirl · release · arc · distance · force
precision
Accuracy of measurement
practice · dexterity · coordination · control · timing · proficiency · expertise · finesse · marksmanship · targeting
hashslinger
Informal diner cook
spatula · counter · plates · orders · waitress · griddle · kitchen · line · rush
- Skirmisherscout, guerrilla, raider, harasser, outrider
- South African Seafoodhake, yellowtail, rock lobster, stockfish, shad
- St. Louis foodtoasted ravioli, gooey butter cake, St. Louis ribs, pork steaks, pork steak
- Greek soldiershoplite, spartan, phalanx, heavy infantry, light infantry
- shootersshooter, sniper, rifle, pistol, shotgun
- ancient warfarephalanx, warriors, army, legion, battle
slingerarcher
One who shoots arrows
bowman · crossbowman · longbowman · musketeer · rifleman
slingerheavy infantry
Armored foot soldiers
knight · cataphract · legionary · centurion · general
- baby slingCloth carrier for infants
- mud slingingMalicious personal attacks
- slings and arrowsHostile blows from fate
- arm slingSupport for injured limb
- sling mud
- sling shotElastic projectile launcher
sling, slingshot, slings, slinging, slingback, slingers, slingbacks