The Clue
First-aid contrivances (6 letter answer)
The Answer
SLINGS
Tags
Notes
The answer SLINGS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1000 puzzles.
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Old stoning instruments
Broken arms may go in them
Definition
SLING as a noun:
1. a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice
2. (slingshot, sling, catapult) = a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones
3. (slingback, sling) = a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel
4. a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released
5. (sling, scarf bandage, triangular bandage) = bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck
SLING as a verb:
1. (sling, catapult) = hurl as if with a sling