- 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
- slingshot
- the act of throwing with or as with a sling; cast; throw; fling
- 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
- a wide piece of cloth suspended from the neck and looped under an injured arm for support
- slingback
Origin of sling
Middle English slinge from the verbtransitive verb
slung, sling′ing- to throw (stones, etc.) with a sling
- to throw, cast, fling, or hurl
- to place, carry, raise, lower, etc. in a sling
- to hang (something) with or as with a sling or slings: to sling a hammock between two trees
- Slang to cook or serve (a specified food), as at a lunch counter or fast-food restaurant: a dismissive or humorous usage: slinging hash at a diner
Origin of sling
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