sling
sling/sliNG/
noun
- 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"
- 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"synonyms: catapult, slingshot, shanghai
verb
- 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"synonyms: hang, suspend, string, dangle, swing, drape
- throw; fling (often used to express the speaker's casual attitude)."sling a few things into your knapsack"synonyms: throw, toss, fling, hurl, cast, pitch, lob, launch, flip, shy, catapult, send flying, let fly with, chuck, bung, heave, buzz, whang, yeet, peg, hoy, bish
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throw, cast, toss, fling, hurl, pitch, sling mean to cause to move swiftly through space by a propulsive movement or a propelling force.
informal. to throw or drop something carelessly: Don't just sling your bag on the floor! If any of the letters aren't interesting just sling them in the trash.
a bandage used to suspend or support an injured part of the body, commonly a bandage suspended from the neck to support an injured arm or hand.
a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released. type of: arm, weapon, weapon system.
14 senses: 1. a simple weapon consisting of a loop of leather, etc, in which a stone is whirled and then let fly 2. a rope or.
Some common synonyms of sling are cast, fling, hurl, pitch, throw, and toss. While all these words mean "to cause to move swiftly through space by a propulsive ...
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SLING meaning: 1 : to throw (something) with a forceful sweeping motion often used figuratively; 2 : to hang (something) loosely often used as (be) slung.
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A loop of rope, or a rope or chain with hooks, for suspending a barrel, bale, or other heavy object, in hoisting or lowering.
A sling is defined as an assembly which connects the load to the material handling equipment. This does not include any rope line, wire rope line, or chain ...
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A looped or hanging band, strap, etc. used in raising and lowering a heavy object or for carrying, supporting, or steadying something.