Sling Meaning and Definition


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Sling meaning

Word: Sling

How to pronounce: slɪŋ

Noun

Definitions:

1. A flexible strap or belt used in the form of a loop to support or raise a weight.

Example sentences: "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.

Example sentences: "700 men armed only with slings"

Verb

Definitions:

1. Suspend or arrange (something), especially with a strap or straps, so that it hangs loosely in a particular position.

Example sentences: "A hammock was slung between two trees"

2. Throw; fling (often used to express the speaker's casual attitude)

Noun

Definitions:

1. A sweetened drink of liquor, especially gin, and water.

Example sentences: "In the capital, clubbers drink Kabul slings and canned Russian beer."


Synonyms:

top cord

lanyards

strop

baldric

strap

belt

lanyard

hinge

suspension bracket

hang

bandage

chuck

dash

pelt

lob

slingshot

catapult

fling

toss

hurl

cast

suspend


Derivations:

slinging


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Sling in Other Languages...

Spanish: Cabestrillo

German: Schlinge

French: Fronde

Italian: Sling

Turkish: Sapan


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