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Definitions for Slinging

[1] 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.
[2] a slingshot.
[3] 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.
[4] a strap, band, or the like, forming a loop by which something is suspended or carried, as a strap attached to a rifle and passed over the shoulder.
[5] sling-back.
[6] an act or instance of slinging.
[7] a rope, chain, net, etc., for hoisting freight or for holding it while being hoisted.
[8] Nautical . a chain for supporting a hoisting yard. slings, the area of a hoisting yard to which such chains are attached; the middle of a hoisting yard.
[9] to throw, cast, or hurl; fling, as from the hand.
[10] to place in or secure with a sling to raise or lower.
[11] to raise, lower, etc., by such means.
[12] to hang by a sling or place so as to swing loosely: to sling a rifle over one's shoulder.
[13] to suspend: to sling a hammock between two trees.
[14] sling hash , Slang . to work as a waiter or waitress, especially at a lunch counter or cheap restaurant.
[15] a simple weapon consisting of a loop of leather, etc, in which a stone is whirled and then let fly
[16] a rope or strap by which something may be secured or lifted
[17] a rope net swung from a crane, used for loading and unloading cargo
[18] nautical a halyard for a yard (often plural) the part of a yard where the sling is attached
[19] med a wide piece of cloth suspended from the neck for supporting an injured hand or arm across the front of the body
[20] a loop or band attached to an object for carrying
[21] mountaineering a loop of rope or tape used for support in belays, abseils, etc
[22] the act of slinging
[23] (tr) to hurl with or as if with a sling
[24] to attach a sling or slings to (a load, etc)
[25] (tr) to carry or hang loosely from or as if from a sling to sling washing from the line
[26] informal to throw
[27] (intr) Australian informal to pay a part of one's wages or profits as a bribe or tip
[28] a mixed drink with a spirit base, usually sweetened

Words related to Slinging

slinglob, fling, dangle, hoist, hurl, heave, catapult, shoot, suspend, raise, weight, launch, fire, toss, swing, chuck, send, cast, pitch, peg

Words nearby Slinging

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Origin of Slinging

11175–1225; (v.) Middle English slyngen < Old Norse slyngva to sling, fling, cognate with Old English slingan to wind, twist; (noun) Middle English, perhaps derivative of the v., though sense “strap, hoist” may be of distinct orig.

Words that may be confused with Slinging

WORDS, THAT, MAY, BE, CONFUSED, WITH, slingsling, slink

Word origin for Slinging

C19: of uncertain origin

Synonyms for Slinging

dangle, fling, heave, hoist, hurl, lob, bung, cast, catapult, chuck, fire, launch, peg, pitch, raise, send, shoot, suspend, swing, toss, weight