sling; carrying strap
A leather or fabric strap used to carry something over the shoulder, such as a rifle or a bag.
The hunter had his rifle slung over his shoulder with a sling.
Standard kanji spelling for a sling or carrying strap.
Variant spelling; less common but still used.
Compound of 負い (carrying on one's back) and 革 (leather). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word refers to a leather strap for carrying.