noun
- people who use slings as weapons to hurl stones or other projectiles
- workers who move or lift heavy objects using slings or cables
Usage: historical; military
Usage: construction; industrial
Examples
- Ancient armies often included skilled slingers who could accurately hit targets from great distances.
- The Roman legions faced fierce resistance from Balearic slingers.
- Construction slingers carefully positioned the steel beams using heavy-duty cables.
- The port employed experienced slingers to load cargo onto ships.
- Medieval slingers were valued for their ability to launch projectiles over castle walls.
- Industrial slingers must be certified to operate lifting equipment safely.