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sling
1[ sling ]
noun
- a device for hurling stones or other missiles that consists, typically, of a short strap with a long string at each end and that is operated by placing the missile in the strap, and, holding the ends of the strings in one hand, whirling the instrument around in a circle and releasing one of the strings to discharge the missile.
- a bandage used to suspend or support an injured part of the body, commonly a bandage suspended from the neck to support an injured arm or hand.
- a strap, band, or the like, forming a loop by which something is suspended or carried, as a strap attached to a rifle and passed over the shoulder.
- an act or instance of slinging.
- a rope, chain, net, etc., for hoisting freight or for holding it while being hoisted.
- Nautical.
- a chain for supporting a hoisting yard.
- slings, the area of a hoisting yard to which such chains are attached; the middle of a hoisting yard.
verb (used with object)
- to throw, cast, or hurl; fling, as from the hand.
Synonyms: ,
- to place in or secure with a sling to raise or lower.
- to raise, lower, etc., by such means.
- to hang by a sling or place so as to swing loosely:
to sling a rifle over one's shoulder.
- to suspend:
to sling a hammock between two trees.
sling
2[ sling ]
noun
- an iced alcoholic drink, typically containing gin, water, sugar, and lemon or lime juice.
sling
1/ 蝉濒瑟艐 /
noun
- a simple weapon consisting of a loop of leather, etc, in which a stone is whirled and then let fly
- a rope or strap by which something may be secured or lifted
- a rope net swung from a crane, used for loading and unloading cargo
- nautical
- a halyard for a yard
- often plural the part of a yard where the sling is attached
- med a wide piece of cloth suspended from the neck for supporting an injured hand or arm across the front of the body
- a loop or band attached to an object for carrying
- mountaineering a loop of rope or tape used for support in belays, abseils, etc
- the act of slinging
verb
- tr to hurl with or as if with a sling
- to attach a sling or slings to (a load, etc)
- tr to carry or hang loosely from or as if from a sling
to sling washing from the line
- informal.to throw
- informal.intr to pay a part of one's wages or profits as a bribe or tip
sling
2/ 蝉濒瑟艐 /
noun
- a mixed drink with a spirit base, usually sweetened
Derived Forms
- 藞蝉濒颈苍驳别谤, noun
亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins
Origin of sling1
Origin of sling2
亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins
Origin of sling1
Origin of sling2
Idioms and Phrases
- sling hash, Slang. to work as a waiter or waitress, especially at a lunch counter or cheap restaurant.
More idioms and phrases containing sling
- ass in a sling
Example Sentences
Gladiators star Jodie Ounsley was only three years old when she watched in awe as her dad trudged through the garden with an enormous sack of coal slung over his shoulders.
Gimmickry only goes so far for so long, especially when drawn from the same sling bag of tricks.
After putting up big numbers the last two years at Appalachian State, Aguilar will try to show he can sling it at a much higher level.
Childbirth charities are warning parents that hands-free breastfeeding or bottle feeding, when a baby is being carried in a sling, is unsafe.
Grove walked into the Dodgers clubhouse with his right arm in a sling Sunday morning but quietly declined to speak with reporters.
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Definitions and idiom definitions from 亚洲网紅露点 Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 漏 Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage庐 Idioms Dictionary copyright 漏 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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