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noun
- 1. a flexible strap or belt used in the form of a loop to support or raise a weight: "the horse had to be supported by a sling fixed to the roof"
- 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" Similar
verb
- 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" Similar
- 2. throw; fling (often used to express the speaker's casual attitude): informal British "sling a few things into your knapsack" Similar
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sling: [verb] to cast with a sudden and usually sweeping or swirling motion.
SLING definition: 1. to throw or drop something carelessly: 2. to throw or give something to someone: 3. to hang…. Learn more.
Sling definition: a device for hurling stones or other missiles that consists, typically, of a short strap with a long string at each end and that is operated by placing the missile in the strap, and, holding the ends of the strings in one hand, whirling the instrument around in a circle and releasing one of the strings to discharge the missile..
14 meanings: 1. a simple weapon consisting of a loop of leather, etc, in which a stone is whirled and then let fly 2. a rope or.... Click for more definitions.
Define sling. sling synonyms, sling pronunciation, sling translation, English dictionary definition of sling. n. 1. a. A weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a stone is whirled and then let fly. b. A slingshot. 2.
a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released
Sling definition: A looped rope, strap, or chain for supporting, cradling, or hoisting something, especially:.
sling meaning, definition, what is sling: to throw or put something somewhere with...: Learn more.
Definition of sling verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
SLING meaning: 1 : to throw (something) with a forceful sweeping motion often used figuratively; 2 : to hang (something) loosely often used as (be) slung
