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Detailed Synonyms for sling in English

sling:

sling [the ~] noun

  1. the sling
    the mitella; the sling; the bandage
  2. the sling
    – bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck 1
    the sling; the scarf bandage; the triangular bandage
    – bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck 1
  3. the sling
    – a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released 1
    the sling
    – a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released 1
  4. the sling
    – a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel 1
    the sling; the slingback
    – a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel 1
  5. the sling
    – a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones 1
    the sling; the slingshot; the catapult
    – a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones 1
  6. the sling
    – a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice 1
    the sling
    – a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice 1

sling verb

  1. sling
    – hurl as if with a sling 1
    sling; catapult
    – hurl as if with a sling 1
  2. sling
    – hold or carry in a sling 1
    sling
    – hold or carry in a sling 1
    • sling verb
      • he cannot button his shirt with his slinged arm1
  3. sling
    – move with a sling 1
    sling
    – move with a sling 1
    • sling verb
      • sling the cargo onto the ship1
  4. sling
    – hang loosely or freely; let swing 1
    sling
    – hang loosely or freely; let swing 1

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Related Definitions for "sling":

  1. bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck1
  2. a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released1
  3. a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel1
  4. a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones1
  5. a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice1
  6. hurl as if with a sling1
  7. hold or carry in a sling1
    • he cannot button his shirt with his slinged arm1
  8. move with a sling1
    • sling the cargo onto the ship1
  9. hang loosely or freely; let swing1

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