noun Download 🔗Share An instrument for throwing stones or other missiles, consisting of a short strap with two strings fastened to its ends, or with a string fastened to one end and a light stick to the other. Examples : "The boy practiced using his sling, aiming for the target in the backyard. " weapon utensil military Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A kind of hanging bandage put around the neck, in which a wounded arm or hand is supported. Examples : "The doctor wrapped a sling around his arm to support his injured wrist. " medicine anatomy aid Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A loop of cloth, worn around the neck, for supporting a baby or other such load. Examples : "The mother carried her baby comfortably in a fabric sling. " wear family body item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A loop of rope, or a rope or chain with hooks, for suspending a barrel, bale, or other heavy object, in hoisting or lowering. Examples : "The construction worker used the sling to lift the heavy concrete block. " technical machine nautical work industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A strap attached to a firearm, for suspending it from the shoulder. Examples : "The hunter carefully adjusted the sling on his rifle before heading into the woods. " military weapon Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (chiefly in the plural) A band of rope or iron for securing a yard to a mast. Examples : "The sailboat's slings were too weak, so the crew had to replace them. " nautical sailing part structure Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The act or motion of hurling as with a sling; a throw; figuratively, a stroke. Examples : "The pitcher's powerful sling of the baseball sent it flying into the outfield. " action weapon military Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A loop of rope or fabric tape used for various purposes: e.g. as part of a runner, or providing extra protection when abseiling or belaying. Examples : "The climber used a sling to extend her protection point on the rock face. " technical sport sailing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A drink composed of a spirit (usually gin) and water sweetened. Examples : "a Singapore sling" drink Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To throw with a circular or arcing motion. Examples : "The baseball pitcher expertly slung the ball towards home plate. " action sport weapon Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To throw with a sling. Examples : "The boy practiced in the backyard, hoping to sling the stone further each time. " action weapon military Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To pass a rope around (a cask, gun, etc.) preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle. Examples : "The crew slinged the heavy crate around the center post to prepare for lifting it onto the truck. " nautical technical action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To sell, peddle, or distribute illicitly (e.g. drugs, sex, etc.). Examples : "The gang leader was known to sling drugs in the neighborhood. " police action society Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A young or infant spider, such as one raised in captivity. Examples : "The zookeeper carefully fed the sling a tiny cricket. " animal insect biology nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
