noun

1. 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
3. 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
   also sling-back sling′·-back′

Etymology: ME slinge < the v.

transitive verb slung, slinging 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