sling
31sling — I [[t]slɪŋ[/t]] n. v. slung, sling•ing 1) a device for hurling a missile by hand, usually consisting of a strap with a string at each end that is whirled around in a circle to gain momentum before the missile is released 2) a slingshot 3) a strap …
32sling — English has at least two distinct words sling, maybe more – the picture is far from clear. The first to appear was the verb, ‘throw’ [13]. This was probably borrowed from Old Norse slyngva, but as it originally meant specifically ‘throw with a… …
33sling — slɪŋ n. device consisting of a short strap and a string on either side that is used to propel stones and other small missiles; slingshot; strap of cloth used to support a broken limb; band, strap (used to lift or support); throwing, casting v.… …
34sling — sling1 noun 1》 a flexible strap or belt used in the form of a loop to support or raise a hanging weight. ↘a bandage or soft strap looped round the neck to support an injured arm. ↘a pouch or frame for carrying a baby, supported by a strap …
35sling — 1. Throw away. Abandon. Place (e.g. Sling it in the oven). 2. sling a yarn Tell a story. 3. sling one s hook Depart. 4. sling over Pass. 5. See mud slinging …
36Sling — Ledersling an Stahlketten in einer verspiegelten Dungeonecke. Eine Sling (auch Liebesschaukel) ist eine aus Leder oder Kunststoff gefertigte Schaukel, die in der Regel an Ketten befestigt von der Decke eines Raumes oder einer speziellen… …
37sling — A supporting bandage or suspensory device; especially a loop suspended from the neck and supporting the flexed forearm. * * * sling sliŋ n 1) a hanging bandage suspended from the neck to support an arm or hand 2) a harness esp. constructed for… …
38Sling — With a sling and a stone David smote the Philistine giant (1 Sam. 17:40, 49). There were 700 Benjamites who were so skilled in its use that with the left hand they could sling stones at a hair breadth, and not miss (Judg. 20:16; 1 Chr. 12:2).… …
39sling — 1. noun 1) she had her arm in a sling Syn: (support) bandage, support, strap 2) armed only with a sling Syn: catapult, slingshot 2. verb 1) a hammock was slung between two trees Syn …
40sling — [slɪŋ] (past tense and past participle slung [slʌŋ] ) verb [T] I to put or throw something somewhere in a careless way Just sling all that stuff on the floor.[/ex] He slung his jacket over one shoulder.[/ex] II noun [C] sling [slɪŋ] 1) a piece of …
