- nounsling (noun) · slings (plural 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 bandage or soft strap looped around the neck to support an injured arm:"she had her arm in a sling"
- a pouch or frame for carrying a baby, supported by a strap around the neck or shoulders:"a baby sling"
- a short length of rope used to provide additional support for the body in rappelling or climbing.
- 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"
verbsling (verb) · slings (third person present) · slung (past tense) · slung (past participle) · slinging (present participle)- 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"
- carry (something, especially a garment) loosely and casually:"he had his jacket slung over one shoulder"
- hoist or transfer (something) with a sling:"horse after horse was slung up from the barges"
- BRITISH ENGLISHinformalthrow; fling (often used to express the speaker's casual attitude):"sling a few things into your knapsack"
- hurl (a stone or other missile) from a sling or similar weapon:"a boulder that was slung from a catapult"
OriginMiddle English: probably from Low German, of symbolic origin; compare with German Schlinge ‘noose, snare’. sling is from Old Norse slyngva.nounsling (noun) · slings (plural noun)- a sweetened drink of liquor, especially gin, and water. See also Singapore sling
Originmid 18th century: of unknown origin.Similar and Opposite Wordsverb- suspend or arrange (something), especially with a strap or straps, so that it hangs loosely in a particular position:
- throw; fling (often used to express the speaker's casual attitude):
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- A sling is a device used to lift, carry, or support something123. It can be a piece of cloth or a strap that you tie around your body to carry things in2. It can also be a device used to support, lift, or carry objects, often by ropes or straps3. In medical context, a sling is a piece of material tied around the neck and providing support for a broken or damaged arm while it heals13.Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.Britannica Dictionary definition of SLING [count] 1 : something that is used to lift, carry, or support something: such as a : a piece of cloth that hangs around your neck and is used to support an injured arm or hand He has to keep his arm in a sling.www.britannica.com/dictionary/slingsling noun [C] (CARRY) a piece of cloth or a strap that you tie around your body to carry things in: She had her baby in a sling.dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/learner-english/…sling noun [C] (SUPPORTING DEVICE) a device used to support, lift, or carry objects, often by ropes or straps: The helicopter lowered a sling to the boat and rescued the sailor. medical A sling is a piece of material tied around the neck and providing support for a broken or damaged arm while it heals: They put his arm in a sling.dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/sling
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