"hand-sling" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: hand-slings [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} hand-sling (plural hand-slings)
  1. (cycling) in the madison, the act of propelling one's teammate into the race by linking hands Categories (topical): Cycling Synonyms: handsling, hand sling
    Sense id: en-hand-sling-en-noun-Omw6weCn Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: cycling, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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