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- Dictionarysling/slɪŋ/
noun
- 1. a flexible strap or belt used in the form of a loop to support or raise a hanging 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" Similar
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" Similar
- 2. casually throw or fling: informal British "sling a few things into your knapsack" Similar
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SLING definition: 1. to throw or drop something carelessly: 2. to throw or give something to someone: 3. to hang…. Learn more.
The meaning of SLING is to cast with a sudden and usually sweeping or swirling motion. How to use sling in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Sling.
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.
Sling definition: a device for hurling stones or other missiles that consists, typically, of a short strap with a long string at each end and that is operated by placing the missile in the strap, and, holding the ends of the strings in one hand, whirling the instrument around in a circle and releasing one of the strings to discharge the missile..
A sling is a piece of cloth which supports someone's broken or injured arm and is tied round their neck. She was back at work with her arm in a sling. Synonyms: harness , support , bandage , strap More Synonyms of sling
noun. a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released. see more. any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting. noun. a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones. synonyms: catapult, slingshot. see more.
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. To throw (stones, etc.) with a sling. To throw, cast, fling, or hurl.
sling meaning, definition, what is sling: to throw or put something somewhere with...: Learn more.
a device consisting of a band, ropes, etc. for holding and lifting heavy objects. The engine was lifted in a sling of steel rope. a device like a bag for carrying a baby on your back or in front of you. (in the past) a simple weapon made from a band of leather, etc., used for throwing stones synonym catapult. see also gin sling, Singapore sling.
a simple weapon consisting of a loop of leather, etc, in which a stone is whirled and then let fly. a rope or strap by which something may be secured or lifted. a wide piece of cloth suspended from the neck for supporting an injured hand or arm across the front of the body.
