unsling

[ uhn-sling ]

verb (used with object)

, un·slung, un·sling·ing.

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.

unsling

/ ʌnˈslɪŋ /

verb

1. to remove or release from a slung position
2. to remove slings from

Word History and Origins

Origin of unsling¹

First recorded in 1620–30; un- ² + sling ¹

Example Sentences

In perhaps 15 seconds, and sometimes even faster than that, the soldiers can unsling the weapon, unfold its aiming sight, release a safety catch and wait for their prey to appear.

From Seattle Times

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 Literature

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 Literature

It is this boy who makes a strange, almost involuntary gesture with his hand towards his back, and a fraction of a second later we realise what is happening: Chang is about to unsling his sword.

From The Guardian

Gerard bought one and practised with it, Denys quietly filed and ground his bolts sharp, whistling the whilst; and, when they entered a gloomy wood, he would unsling his cross-bow and carry it ready for action; but not so much like a traveller fearing an attack as a sportsman watchful not to miss a snap shot.

From Project Gutenberg