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- Dictionarysling/slɪŋ/
noun
- 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"
- 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. casually throw or fling: 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.
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.
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.. See examples of SLING used in a sentence.
tr.v. slung (slŭng), sling·ing, slings. 1. 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). 2. a. To move by means of a sling; raise or lower in a sling: sling cargo into a hold.
plural slings. Britannica Dictionary definition of SLING. [count] 1. : something that is used to lift, carry, or support something: such as. a : a piece of cloth that hangs around your neck and is used to support an injured arm or hand. He has to keep his arm in a sling. b : a long strap attached to something. a leather rifle sling.
a device like a bag for carrying a baby on your back or in front of you (in the past) a simple weapon made from a band of leather, etc., used for throwing stones synonym catapult; see also gin sling, Singapore sling
a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English sling1 /slɪŋ/ verb (past tense and past participle slung /slʌŋ/) [ transitive] 1 to throw or put something somewhere with a careless movement and some force SYN chuck Lou slung his suitcase onto the bed. sling somebody something Sling me the keys. Pete slung his bag over his shoulder. 2 ...
Sling definition: A looped rope, strap, or chain for supporting, cradling, or hoisting something, especially:.
