sling🔊

To throw with a circular or arcing motion. +

To throw with a sling.

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

To hang or stow (a tool or other equipment or supplies) so that the object is ready to deploy.

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

(weapon) 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.

A kind of hanging bandage put around the neck, in which a wounded arm or hand is supported.

A loop of cloth, worn around the neck, for supporting a baby or other such load.

A loop of rope, or a rope or chain with hooks, for suspending a barrel, bale, or other heavy object, in hoisting or lowering.

A strap attached to a firearm, for suspending it from the shoulder.

(in the plural) A band of rope or iron for securing a yard to a mast.

The act or motion of hurling as with a sling; a throw; figuratively, a stroke.

(climbing) A loop of rope or fabric tape used for various purposes: e.g. as part of a runner, or providing extra protection when abseiling or belaying.

A drink composed of a spirit (usually gin) and water sweetened.

A young or infant spider, such as one raised in captivity.