Sling

Quick meaning: Sling is a verb meaning To throw with a circular or arcing motion.

Meaning

To throw with a circular or arcing motion.

More Meanings

1. To throw with a sling.
2. (nautical) To pass a rope around (a cask, gun, etc.) preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle.
3. To hang or stow (a tool or other equipment or supplies) so that the object is ready to deploy.
4. A kind of hanging bandage put around the neck, in which a wounded arm or hand is supported.
5. A loop of cloth, worn around the neck, for supporting a baby or other such load.
6. (weaponry) 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.
7. (slang) To sell, peddle, or distribute (often illicitly, e.g. drugs, sex, etc.).

Example Sentences

a Singapore sling

slings a broken rock aloft in air

At one sling Of thy victorious arm, well-pleasing Son.

Everyone could sling stones at an hairbreadth, and not miss.

Word Forms

• slings
• slinging

Synonyms for sling

Depending on context, synonyms include fling, hurl, bung, cast, chuck, chunk.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include slingshot, catapult, heave, muffler, canvas, weave.

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