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- DictionarySling/sliNG/
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"
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"
- 2. throw; fling (often used to express the speaker's casual attitude): informal British "sling a few things into your knapsack"
1. a. A weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a stone is whirled and then let fly. b. A slingshot. 2. A looped rope, strap, or chain for supporting, cradling, or hoisting something, especially: a. A band suspended from the neck to support an injured arm or hand.
1 day ago · A sling is an object made of ropes, straps, or cloth that is used for carrying things. They used slings of rope to lower us from one set of arms to another. 5. countable noun. A sling is a piece of cloth which supports someone's broken or injured arm and is tied around their neck. She was back at work with her arm in a sling.
Definitions of sling. noun. a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released. see more. noun. a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones. synonyms: catapult, slingshot. see more. noun. a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel.
noun. an iced alcoholic drink, typically containing gin, water, sugar, and lemon or lime juice. Origin of sling.
Definition of sling verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
A looped or hanging band, strap, etc. used in raising and lowering a heavy object or for carrying, supporting, or steadying something. A rifle sling. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. More Noun Definitions (7) Synonyms: triangular-bandage. scarf bandage. catapult. slingshot. slingback.
