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

v.

  1. To throw

    hurl, send, shoot; see throw 1.

  2. To suspend

    hoist, raise, weight; see hang 1.

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