EGAVE

sling

About 1.38 uses per million words.

Meaning

  1. verb To throw with a circular or arcing motion.
  2. verb To throw with a sling.
  3. verb To pass a rope around (a cask, gun, etc.) preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle.
  4. verb To hang or stow (a tool or other equipment or supplies) so that the object is ready to deploy.
  5. verb To sell, peddle, or distribute (often illicitly, e.g. drugs, sex, etc.).
  6. noun 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.
  7. noun A kind of hanging bandage put around the neck, in which a wounded arm or hand is supported.
  8. noun A loop of cloth, worn around the neck, for supporting a baby or other such load.

Similar words

slingshot catapult heave muffler canvas weave cast hurl twill sash

Often followed by

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Word family

sling pump slinger slingers slinging slings slung

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