unslinging
Lifting from shoulder
Unslinging is the act of removing something from a slung position—taking a rifle off the shoulder, lifting a bag from across the body, or unhooking a hammock from its supports.
The word implies that the object was hanging or suspended by a strap or rope: He began unslinging his guitar as he walked toward the stage.
Taking something out
- detachingUnfastening from attachment
- unfasteningOpening what was secured
- unhookingReleasing from a curved fastener
- unstrappingUndoing a buckled band
lowering · taking off · sliding off · releasing · freeing · loosening · unbuckling · unclipping
Long-barreled shoulder weapon
- backpackStrapped bag worn dorsally
- guitarFretted stringed instrument
- bagFlexible carrying container
- strapNarrow flexible binding material
rucksack · duffel · messenger bag · camera · binoculars · canteen · quiver · bow
Making ready beforehand
- drawingMarks forming a picture
- accessingGaining entry to
- retrievingRecovering something sent away
- grabbingTaking hold suddenly
readying · arming · positioning · bracing · aiming · deploying · presenting · shouldering
removing
Taking something out
- detachingUnfastening from attachment
- unfasteningOpening what was secured
- unhookingReleasing from a curved fastener
unstrapping · lowering · taking off · sliding off · releasing · freeing · loosening · unbuckling · unclipping · dismounting
rifle
Long-barreled shoulder weapon
strap · rucksack · duffel · messenger bag · camera · binoculars · canteen · quiver · bow · carbine
preparing
Making ready beforehand
- drawingMarks forming a picture
- accessingGaining entry to
- retrievingRecovering something sent away
grabbing · readying · arming · positioning · bracing · aiming · deploying · presenting · shouldering · bringing to bear