sling

/slɪŋ/

/slɪŋ/

Other forms: slung; slings; slinging

Definitions of sling

1. noun

   a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released
   type of:

   arm, weapon, weapon system

   any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
2. noun

   a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones
   synonyms: catapult, slingshot

   type of:

   plaything, toy

   an artifact designed to be played with
3. noun

   a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel
   synonyms: slingback

   type of:

   shoe

   footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
4. noun

   bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck
   synonyms: scarf bandage, triangular bandage

   type of:

   bandage, patch

   a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
5. verb

   hurl as if with a sling
   synonyms: catapult

   type of:

   cast, hurl, hurtle

   throw forcefully
6. verb

   hold or carry in a sling
   “he cannot button his shirt with his slinged arm”

   type of:

   bear, carry, hold

   support or hold in a certain manner
7. verb

   move with a sling
   “sling the cargo onto the ship”

   type of:

   displace, move

   cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
8. verb

   hang loosely or freely; let swing
   type of:

   hang, hang up

   cause to be hanging or suspended
9. noun

   a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice
   types:

   brandy sling

   a sling made with brandy

   gin sling

   a sling made with gin

   rum sling

   a sling made with rum

   type of:

   highball

   a mixed drink made of alcoholic liquor mixed with water or a carbonated beverage and served in a tall glass