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Sling

slɪŋ

Sling definitions
noun
sling slings
  1. a flexible strap or belt used in the form of a loop to support or raise a hanging weight

    "the horse had to be supported by a sling fixed to the roof"

    • a bandage or soft strap looped round the neck to support an injured arm

      "she had her arm in a sling"

    • a pouch or frame for carrying a baby, supported by a strap round the neck or shoulders

      "a baby sling"

    • a short length of rope used to provide additional support for the body in abseiling or climbing
  2. a simple weapon in the form of a strap or loop, used to hurl stones or other small missiles

    "700 men armed only with slings"

    catapult slingshot
  3. a bribe or gratuity
verb
slung sling slinging slings
  1. suspend or arrange (something), especially with a strap or straps, so that it hangs loosely in a particular position

    "a hammock was slung between two trees"

    hang suspend string dangle swing drape
    • carry (something, especially a garment) loosely and casually about one's person

      "he had his jacket slung over one shoulder"

    • hoist or transfer (something) with a sling

      "horse after horse was slung up from the barges"

  2. casually throw or fling

    "sling a few things into your knapsack"

    throw toss fling hurl cast pitch lob launch flip shy catapult send flying let fly with
    • hurl (a stone or other missile) from a sling or similar weapon

      "a boulder that was slung from a catapult"

    • mock; make fun

      "I wasn't slinging off at your religion"

  3. pay a bribe or gratuity

    "they didn't forget to sling when the backhanders came in"