Sling Meaning and Definition
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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