Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Weapons and Ammunition (hierarchy name)
5. weapons
6. projectile weapons
7. [projectile weapons with nonexplosive propellant]
8. [projectile launchers with nonexplosive propellant]
9. slings (projectile weapons)

Anotations

Scope note:

Roman term for slings consisting of straps of flax, leather, or horsehair, in the middle of which was a pocket or pouch to hold the missile, used both for hunting and in warfare. They were used by Roman and allied troops in Republican and Imperial times at least into the 5th century and continued in military use in Europe into the 14th century and occasionally later.