Support for a cast … or a word meaning "cast" (5)

I believe the answer is:

sling

(Other definitions for sling that I've seen before include "Arm bandage; hurl" , "American drink" , "Simple weapon; throw" , "Sweetened drink with spirit base" , "Arm support; hurl" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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