Sling

/ˈslɪŋ/ · verb

Meaning

To throw with a circular or arcing motion..

Definitions by Sense

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

Example Sentences

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

slings a broken rock aloft in air

You may know a lot about chemistry, man, but you don't know jack about slinging dope.

The Sling is also a weapon of great antiquity, formerly in high estimation among the ancients.

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

To be, or not to be, that is the question: Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take arms against a sea of troubles, And by opposing, end them.

gin sling

a Singapore sling

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• slings
• slinging
• slung
• slang

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