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 shepherd boy practiced with his slings, hoping to protect his flock from wolves. " weapon military sport utensil history 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 : "After Mark broke his arm, he had to wear slings to support it. " medicine 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 one of the many types of baby slings available. " wear family body 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 workers used strong slings to lift the heavy crate of machine parts onto the truck. " utility nautical technical machine item work 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 slings on his rifle before heading out into the woods. " military weapon item 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 sailors carefully inspected the slings holding the yards to the masts, ensuring they were strong enough for the upcoming voyage. " nautical sailing 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 baseball player's slings sent the ball soaring over the fence. " 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 rock climber used slings to secure the rope to the cliff face. " technical sport item 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 player slings the ball toward home plate with a powerful arc. " action sport military Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To throw with a sling. Examples : "The boy skillfully slingshotted a small stone at the target. " weapon action sport 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 dockworkers carefully slings the heavy crate with strong ropes before the crane lifts it onto the ship. " nautical technical machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To sell, peddle, or distribute illicitly (e.g. drugs, sex, etc.). Examples : "The dealer slings drugs to teenagers outside the school. " police business Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A young or infant spider, such as one raised in captivity. Examples : "The breeder carefully separated the tiny slings from their mother to prevent her from eating them. " animal insect organism biology nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
