sling

Allison had to wear a sling after she broke her arm while riding her bike.

noun

The definition of a sling is an instrument used for throwing stones, the act of throwing or a strap used for supporting an injured arm.

An example of a sling is what David uses to kill Goliath.
An example of a sling is what a person with a broken arm would use to give it support.

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sling

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
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
slingback

Origin of sling

Middle English slinge from the verb

transitive 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

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

Origin of sling

from uncertain or unknown; perhaps

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sling

noun

a. A weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a stone is whirled and then let fly.
b. A slingshot.
A looped rope, strap, or chain for supporting, cradling, or hoisting something, especially:
a. A band suspended from the neck to support an injured arm or hand.
b. A length of fabric worn on the body for carrying an infant.
c. A strap of a shoe that fits over the heel.
d. A strap used to carry a rifle over the shoulder.
e. Nautical A rope or chain that attaches to the mast and supports a yard.
The act of hurling something.

transitive verb

slung, sling·ing, slings

a. To hurl with a sling: sling stones.
b. To throw or fling: “He ripped out the fish guts and slung them to the gulls” ( Donna Morrissey )
a. To move by means of a sling; raise or lower in a sling: sling cargo into a hold.
b. To place in a hanging or supported position: sling a towel over one's shoulder.

Origin of sling

Middle English slinge

Related Forms:

sling′er
noun

noun

A drink consisting of brandy, whiskey, or gin, sweetened and usually lemon-flavored.

Origin of sling

Origin unknown

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Verb

(third-person singular simple present slings, present participle slinging, simple past slung or slang, past participle slung)

To throw with a circular or arcing motion.
To throw with a sling.
(nautical) To pass a rope around (a cask, gun, etc.) preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle.

Noun

(plural slings)

(weapon) An instrument for throwing stones or other missiles, consisting of a short strap with two strings fastened to its ends, or with a string fastened to one end and a light stick to the other.
A kind of hanging bandage put around the neck, in which a wounded arm or hand is supported.
A loop of cloth, worn around the neck, for supporting a baby.
A loop of rope, or a rope or chain with hooks, for suspending a barrel, bale, or other heavy object, in hoisting or lowering.
A strap attached to a firearm, for suspending it from the shoulder.
(nautical) A band of rope or iron for securing a yard to a mast; -- chiefly in the plural.
The act or motion of hurling as with a sling; a throw; figuratively, a stroke.
(climbing) A loop of rope or fabric tape used for various purposes: e.g. as part of a runner, or providing extra protection when abseiling or belaying.
A drink composed of a spirit (usually gin) and water sweetened.
gin sling
a Singapore sling

Origin

Probably from Old Norse slyngja, slyngva (“to hurl"), from Proto-Germanic *slingwanÄ… (“to worm, twist") (compare Old English slingan (“to wind, twist"), German schlingen (“to swing, wind, twist"), Danish slynge), from Proto-Indo-European *slenk (“to turn, twist") (compare Welsh llyngyr (“worms, maggots"), Lithuanian sliÃ±kti (“to crawl like a snake"), Latvian slÃ¬kt (“to sink")).