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| sling [ sling ] |
noun (plural slings) |
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1. supporting bandage: a wide bandage suspended from somebody's neck to support an injured arm or hand
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2. carrying strap: a carrying strap attached to something such as a rifle
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3. loop for carrying something heavy: a loop of rope, leather, chain, or net used to lift, lower, or carry something heavy
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4. loop used as weapon: a weapon used for throwing a stone or other object, consisting of a loop of leather or other material in which the missile is twirled before being released
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5. U.S. arms
Same as slingshot
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6. nautical support for yard: a rope or chain that supports a ship's beam
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plural noun slings |
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climbing anchoring loop: a fixed loop of webbing used to provide an anchor to a rock, tree, or other point
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verb (past and past participle slung [ slung ], present participle sling·ing, 3rd person present singular slings) |
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1. transitive verb throw with force: to throw something with a lot of force
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2. carry or move something in sling: to attach something to, carry something with, or hang something from a sling
  sling a hammock
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3. transitive verb U.K. pass or put something casually: to throw, pass, or put something somewhere in a casual or careless way
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informal
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4. transitive verb hang something loosely: to hang or suspend something loosely, e.g. a piece of clothing from a part of the body
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often passive
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with his coat slung over one arm
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5. transitive verb serve food or drink: to prepare or serve food or drink in a bar or diner
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slang
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| [13th century. Origin ?] |
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| sling·er noun |
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