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sling¹ Definition

sling (sliŋ)

noun

    1. a primitive instrument for throwing stones, etc., consisting of a piece of leather tied to cords that are whirled by hand for releasing the missile
    2. ☆ slingshot
  2. the act of throwing with or as with a sling; cast; throw; fling
    1. a looped or hanging band, strap, etc. used in raising and lowering a heavy object or for carrying, supporting, or steadying something a rifle sling
    2. a wide piece of cloth suspended from the neck and looped under an injured arm for support
  4. a rope or chain for supporting a yard
  5. a woman's open-heeled slipper having a strap across the top of the heel

Etymology: ME slinge < the v.

transitive verb slung, sling′·ing

  1. to throw (stones, etc.) with a sling
  2. to throw, cast, fling, or hurl
  3. to place, carry, raise, lower, etc. in a sling
  4. to hang loosely or in a sling; suspend (a hammock, etc.), esp. by several attachments

Etymology: ME slingen, prob. < ON slyngva, to throw, akin to OE & OHG slingan, to twist oneself, worm along < IE base *slenk-, to twist, turn, creep > slink, Lith slenkù, to creep

sling² Definition

sling (sliŋ)

noun

an alcoholic drink made with gin, rum, brandy, whiskey, etc., water or soda water, sugar, and, usually, lemon juice

Etymology: < ?

sling Synonyms

sling

n.

  1. A hanging bandage

    cast, bandage, compress; see dressing 3.

  2. A weapon

    beany, mortar, slingshot; see catapult, weapon 1.

sling Synonyms

sling

v.

  1. To throw

    hurl, send, shoot; see throw 1.

  2. To suspend

    hoist, raise, weight; see hang 1.

sling Usage Examples

Object

  • hammock: I'd go by ship, my hammock slung over the oak chart table, the skylight just inches above my nose.
  • rifle: He stood silently and slung the rifle over his shoulder, then started toward where the craft appeared to have set down.
  • mud: The sport of slinging mud has, however, a wider following.
  • bag: Rita takes orange juice out of the dining room in a bag slung around her neck.

Converse of object

  • weigh: Also BW at Boddingtons do not have scales and a weigh sling.
  • pad: With my first, I used the " traditional " padded sling.
  • shoot: In mountain, prairie and desert hunting the shooting sling is a great asset.
  • suffer: But even in suffering the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune the Sagittarian copes better than most.
  • wear: Due to wear the slings have to be replaced regularly.
  • attach: With a sling attached to a jammed boulder, descend 2 m to a spit rebelay.

Preposition: over

shoulder: He began in the morning by carrying the coats on a strap slung over the shoulder.

Adjective modifier

wraparound: If you are buying for a baby 5 months or older a wraparound sling is still a good option.

Modifies a noun

  • swivel: This carbine has no handguards and the sling swivels are mounted on the left side of the stock.
  • shot: A sling shot in my hands is a kid's toy A sling shot in David's hand was a mighty weapon.

Noun used with modifier

  • didymos: A detailed instruction leaflet showing all proven methods of carrying, many variations and suggestions is enclosed with every didymos sling.
  • webbing: Webbing Hook - ' Joker ' Easy to use, this hook provides any flat webbing sling with a hard safety sling hook.
  • pouch: These cozy pouch style slings are the ideal way to carry your baby or toddler.
  • lifting: The joker hook can also be used to connect two lifting slings together.
  • rope: The best method was to use a rope sling tied through the grooves, carried by two people.
  • baby: Top Gift #3: Baby sling Most babies love being carried around in a sling.

Browse dictionary entries near sling

  1. ‹ slimy
  2. ‹ slimsy
  3. ‹ slimeball
  4. ‹ slime
  5. ‹ slim
  6. ‹ slily
  7. ‹ Sligo
  8. ‹ slightly
  9. ‹ slighting
  10. ‹ slight negligence
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