cut slingload
The term "cut slingload" originated from helicopter operations in the military and is now also used metaphorically in everyday language.
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Definition
C1Military
(technical)To release a load carried by a helicopter by severing the sling, often to quickly reduce weight.
Example
- In an emergency, the pilot had to cut slingload to stabilize the helicopter.
B2General
(figurative, informal)To abruptly end support or association with someone or something that is no longer beneficial.
Example
- The company decided to cut slingload and discontinue the failing project.
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