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Definitions for Slung

[1] simple past tense and past participle of sling1.
[2] 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.
[3] a slingshot.
[4] 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.
[5] 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.
[6] sling-back.
[7] an act or instance of slinging.
[8] a rope, chain, net, etc., for hoisting freight or for holding it while being hoisted.
[9] 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.
[10] to throw, cast, or hurl; fling, as from the hand.
[11] to place in or secure with a sling to raise or lower.
[12] to raise, lower, etc., by such means.
[13] to hang by a sling or place so as to swing loosely: to sling a rifle over one's shoulder.
[14] to suspend: to sling a hammock between two trees.
[15] the past tense and past participle of sling 1
[16] a simple weapon consisting of a loop of leather, etc, in which a stone is whirled and then let fly
[17] a rope or strap by which something may be secured or lifted
[18] a rope net swung from a crane, used for loading and unloading cargo
[19] nautical a halyard for a yard (often plural) the part of a yard where the sling is attached
[20] med a wide piece of cloth suspended from the neck for supporting an injured hand or arm across the front of the body
[21] a loop or band attached to an object for carrying
[22] mountaineering a loop of rope or tape used for support in belays, abseils, etc
[23] the act of slinging
[24] (tr) to hurl with or as if with a sling
[25] to attach a sling or slings to (a load, etc)
[26] (tr) to carry or hang loosely from or as if from a sling to sling washing from the line
[27] informal to throw
[28] (intr) Australian informal to pay a part of one's wages or profits as a bribe or tip
[29] a mixed drink with a spirit base, usually sweetened

Words related to Slung

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

Words nearby Slung

slumlord, slummy, slump, slump test, slumpflation, slung, slung shot, slunk, slur, slurb, slurp

Origin of Slung

ing11175–1225; (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 Slung

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

Other words from Slung

un·slung , adjective

Word origin for Slung

ingC19: of uncertain origin

Synonyms for Slung

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