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slung

/ˈslʌŋ/

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verb

To throw with a circular or arcing motion.

Examples :

"The boy slung the ball high into the air, watching it arc gracefully before it landed. "

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verb

To throw with a sling.

Examples :

"The boy slung the small stone from his sling, aiming for the target. "

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verb

To pass a rope around (a cask, gun, etc.) preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle.

Examples :

"The dock worker carefully slung the heavy crate around with a rope before hoisting it onto the ship. "

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verb

To sell, peddle, or distribute illicitly (e.g. drugs, sex, etc.).

Examples :

"The street vendor was suspected of slunging drugs to students outside the school. "

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