Here are some of the basic sling terms with illustrations (a work in progress and by no means official).

1. Sling bikini, sling, slingshot bikini, suspender bikini - a one-piece suit that extends from the crotch, over the shoulders and connects in the back. Example

2. Sling Maillot, Pretzel Maillot, Suspender Maillot and others - Like a sling, but connected at the hips. Example

3. Teardrop sling - similar to your basic teardrop microbikini, but connected like a sling. Example

4. Pretzel bikini, pretzelkini, pretzel sling. Example

5. I-front, a single-strap sling bikini. Often combined with a bandeau top. Example

6. Tri-kini. Example

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