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BNC: 10377 COCA: 9834

sling
1 sling /ˈslɪŋ/ verb
slings; slung /ˈslʌŋ/ ; slinging
1 sling
/ˈslɪŋ/
verb
slings; slung /ˈslʌŋ/ ; slinging
Learner's definition of SLING
[+ object]
1 
: to throw (something) with a forceful sweeping motion扔；抛；掷
— often used figuratively常用作比喻
— see also mudslinging
2 
: to hang (something) loosely挂
— often used as (be) slung常用作(be) slung

sling your hook

British, informal
: to go away : leave滚开；走开
2 sling /ˈslɪŋ/ noun
plural slings
2 sling
/ˈslɪŋ/
noun
plural slings
Learner's definition of SLING
[count]
1 
: something that is used to lift, carry, or support something起吊工具；吊带；吊索: such as
a  : a piece of cloth that hangs around your neck and is used to support an injured arm or hand（医用）前臂吊带
b  : a long strap attached to something背带
c  : a large piece of cloth that is worn usually around your neck and that forms a bag which is used to hold a baby close to you婴儿吊兜
d  : a large net, rope, chain, etc., that is used to lift heavy things吊索
2 
: a strap usually with a pocket in the middle that is used to throw something (such as a stone)投石器

slings and arrows

: the problems and criticisms that are experienced in someone's life挫折；抨击
BNC: 10377 COCA: 9834

sling

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verb (1)

ˈsliŋ How to pronounce sling (audio)
slung ˈsləŋ How to pronounce sling (audio) ; slinging ˈsliŋ-iŋ How to pronounce sling (audio)

transitive verb

1
: to cast with a sudden and usually sweeping or swirling motion
slung the sack over my shoulder
2
: to throw with or as if with a sling
slinging punches
political campaigners slinging mud
3
: to serve (food) to a customer
had a job slinging hamburgers
slinger
ˈsliŋ-ər How to pronounce sling (audio)
noun

sling

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noun (1)

1
a
: an instrument for throwing stones that usually consists of a short strap with strings fastened to its ends and is whirled round to discharge its missile by centrifugal force
b
: slingshot sense 1
2
a
: a usually looped line (as of strap, chain, or rope) used to hoist, lower, or carry something
especially : a hanging bandage suspended from the neck to support an arm or hand
b
: a chain or rope attached to a lower yard at the middle and passing around a mast near the masthead to support a yard
c
: a chain hooked at the bow and stern of a boat for lowering or hoisting
d
: a device (such as a rope net) for enclosing material to be hoisted by a tackle or crane
3
: a slinging or hurling of or as if of a missile

sling

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verb (2)

slung ˈsləŋ How to pronounce sling (audio) ; slinging ˈsliŋ-iŋ How to pronounce sling (audio)

transitive verb

1
: to place in a sling for hoisting or lowering
2
: to suspend by or as if by a sling

sling

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noun (2)

: an alcoholic drink that is served hot or cold and that usually consists of liquor, sugar, lemon juice, and plain or carbonated water
gin sling
rum sling

Synonyms

Verb (1)

Verb (2)

Choose the Right Synonym for sling

throw, cast, toss, fling, hurl, pitch, sling mean to cause to move swiftly through space by a propulsive movement or a propelling force.

throw is general and interchangeable with the other terms but may specifically imply a distinctive motion with bent arm.

can throw a fastball and a curve

cast usually implies lightness in the thing thrown and sometimes a scattering.

cast it to the winds

toss suggests a light or careless or aimless throwing and may imply an upward motion.

tossed the coat on the bed

fling stresses a violent throwing.

flung the ring back in his face

hurl implies power as in throwing a massive weight.

hurled himself at the intruder

pitch suggests throwing carefully at a target.

pitch horseshoes

sling stresses either the use of whirling momentum in throwing or directness of aim.

slung the bag over his shoulder

Word History

Etymology

Verb (1)

Middle English, probably from Old Norse slyngva to hurl; akin to Old English & Old High German slingan to worm, twist, Lithuanian slinkti

Noun (2)

origin unknown

First Known Use

Verb (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb (2)

1522, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1768, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sling was in the 14th century

Phrases Containing sling
BNC: 10377 COCA: 9834
sling

verb

ADVERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADVERB➤loosely鬆鬆地吊掛▸➤carelessly, casually隨意地吊掛◇His jacket was carelessly slung over one shoulder.他的夾克衫很隨意地搭在肩上。PREPOSITION➤across, around, in, on, over, round (especially BrE) , etc.扔過⋯、把⋯扔到各處、把⋯扔進、把⋯吊在、搭在⋯上、裹在⋯上等PHRASES➤sling mud at sb (= criticize or accuse sb to damage their reputation) 詆譭某人➤sling sth around sb's shoulders把⋯搭在某人肩上◇He slung his arm around my shoulders.他把胳膊搭到我肩上。➤sling sth over your shoulder把⋯挎在肩上◇She slung her bag over her shoulder.她把包兒背到肩上。

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