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sling meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of sling at MeaningMonkey.org. sling meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.SLING noun
Definition of sling (noun)
- a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice
- a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones
- a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel
- synonyms: slingback
- a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released
- bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck
- synonyms: scarf bandage, triangular bandage
SLING verb
Definition of sling (verb)
- hurl as if with a sling
- synonyms: catapult
- hang loosely or freely; let swing
- move with a sling
- "sling the cargo onto the ship"
- hold or carry in a sling
- "he cannot button his shirt with his slinged arm"
Source: Princeton University Wordnet