English dictionary
sling
/sl/I//N/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel
Synonyms slingbackSource: WordNet 3.0
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a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released
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bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck
Source: WordNet 3.0
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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. The missile being lodged in a hole in the strap, the ends of the string are taken in the hand, and the whole whirled rapidly round until, by loosing one end, the missile is let fly with centrifugal force.
Source: webster1913
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A drink composed of spirit (usually gin) and water sweetened.
Source: webster1913
verb
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hurl as if with a sling
Synonyms catapultSource: WordNet 3.0
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hang loosely or freely; let swing
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move with a sling
ExamplesSling the cargo onto the ship.
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hold or carry in a sling
ExamplesHe cannot button his shirt with his slinged arm.
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To throw with a sling.
Source: webster1913