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sling1 noun 1 a cloth hoop that hangs from the neck to support an injured arm. 2 a a weapon for hurling stones, consisting of a strap or pouch in which the stone is placed and swung round fast; b a catapult. 3 a strap or loop for hoisting, lowering or carrying a weight. 4 an act of throwing. verb (slung, slinging) 1 colloq to throw, especially with force; to fling. 2 to hang something loosely • a jacket slung over his shoulder. 3 slang to pass, give, etc • sling her a cardigan. 4 to hurl, fling or toss. sling one's hook slang to go away or remove oneself.
ETYMOLOGY: 13c: from Norse slyngva to fling.
sling off at someone Austral & NZ colloq to jeer at them. |
sling2 noun a drink of alcoholic spirit and water, usually sweetened and flavoured.
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