Definitions

1. verb

to remove something, especially a gun or a pack, from one’s shoulder or back

“She unslinged her backpack and dropped it on the floor.”

2. verb

to remove a sling or strap from something

“He unslinged the rifle and leaned it against the wall.”

3. verb

to remove a sling or strap from something, especially a person

“The paramedic carefully unslinged the injured hiker and placed him on a stretcher.”

4. noun

the act of removing something, especially a gun or a pack, from one’s shoulder or back

“The unslinging of his rifle was a smooth and practiced motion.”