1
: to cast with a sudden and usually sweeping or swirling motion
slung the sack over my shoulder
2
: to throw with or as if with a sling
slinging punches
political campaigners slinging mud
3
: to serve (food) to a customer
had a job slinging hamburgers
1
a
: an instrument for throwing stones that usually consists of a short strap with strings fastened to its ends and is whirled round to discharge its missile by centrifugal force
2
a
: a usually looped line (as of strap, chain, or rope) used to hoist, lower, or carry something
especially
: a hanging bandage suspended from the neck to support an arm or hand
b
: a chain or rope attached to a lower yard at the middle and passing around a mast near the masthead to support a yard
c
: a chain hooked at the bow and stern of a boat for lowering or hoisting
d
: a device (such as a rope net) for enclosing material to be hoisted by a tackle or crane
3
: a slinging or hurling of or as if of a missile
1
: to place in a sling for hoisting or lowering
2
: to suspend by or as if by a sling
: an alcoholic drink that is served hot or cold and that usually consists of liquor, sugar, lemon juice, and plain or carbonated water
gin sling
rum sling
Synonyms
Examples of sling in a Sentence
Verb (1)
slinging stones at the fence post
Verb (2)
sling a hammock between the trees
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Alice Newbold, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
Like dogs, humans need to find joy in helping and collaborating with one another instead of skimping on wages and slinging threats to take their business elsewhere for cheaper.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Oct. 2024
Tim Chan, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
Cool cake: Lift cake, using parchment paper as a sling, out of pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2024
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Verb
Rather, the Dune actor has been slinging her belongings—and her boyfriend Tom Holland’s new beverage line—into the new Neverfull Inside Out in black cowhide leather, which is decidedly more discreet than the original.
—Alice Newbold, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
Like dogs, humans need to find joy in helping and collaborating with one another instead of skimping on wages and slinging threats to take their business elsewhere for cheaper.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Oct. 2024
Noun
There are seven new styles in total, including crossbody slings, tote bags and small leather goods.
—Tim Chan, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
Cool cake: Lift cake, using parchment paper as a sling, out of pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Sling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sling. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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sling
2 of 3 noun1
a
: a short strap with strings fastened to its ends that is whirled round to throw something (as a stone)
b
2
: something (as a rope or chain) used to hoist, lower, support, or carry something
especially
: a bandage hanging from the neck to support an arm or hand
3
: a slinging or hurling of or as if of a missile
Medical Definition
sling
noun1
: a hanging bandage suspended from the neck to support an arm or hand
2
: a harness especially constructed for supporting a sick animal in a standing position
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