The term Sling refers to a remarkably diverse set of objects, places, and concepts, ranging from ancient weaponry to modern technology. Historically, it names a hand-powered projectile weapon (the ancestor of the slingshot), an early cannon, and the straps used to carry firearms, while in medicine it designates the supportive device used for healing shoulders or elbows. In contemporary pop culture, it is the title of Clairo's 2021 album, the name of the Sling TV streaming service (developed by Sling Media), and the famous Singapore Sling cocktail invented by Ngiam Tong Boon at the Raffles Hotel. Other everyday uses include baby carriers, slingback shoes, climbing equipment, and rigging components, while geographically it refers to villages in Wales and Gloucestershire. Notably, it also recalls Otto Šling, a Czech communist functionary who was repressed in 1952, alongside a fictional character from the Transformers franchise.