Drop
Drop verb - To cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally.
Sling
Sling verb - To place on an elevated point without support from below.
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Synonyms for Sling
Nearby Word: slinging
How words are described
| good | good drop | good sling |
| full | full drop | full sling |
| special | special drop | special sling |
| standard | standard drop | standard sling |
| Other adjectives: red. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Death from Above: Artillery regiments who sling shells down on their enemies, or drop regiments who have their infantry descend on the enemy from above.
Source: Tabletop Game / Only War -
A slight variation of this in real life is called the "tactical transition", where a shooter allows their primary weapon (such as a carbine) to drop while wearing a sling and immediately switches to their pistol.
Source: Throw-Away Guns
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