unsling

verb

un·​sling ˌən-ˈsliŋ How to pronounce unsling (audio)
unslung ˌən-ˈsləŋ How to pronounce unsling (audio) ; unslinging ˌən-ˈsliŋ-iŋ How to pronounce unsling (audio)

transitive verb

: to remove from being slung
unslung the carbine

Word History

First Known Use

1630, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unsling was in 1630

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Cite this Entry

“Unsling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsling. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

unsling

verb
un·​sling ˌən-ˈsliŋ How to pronounce unsling (audio)
ˈən-
unslung -ˈsləŋ How to pronounce unsling (audio) ; unslinging -ˈsliŋ-iŋ How to pronounce unsling (audio)
: to remove from being slung
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