Dutch Meaning of sling

Sling

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Definitions and Meaning of sling in English

Wordnet

sling (n)

a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice

a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones

a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel

a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released

bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck

Wordnet

sling (v)

hurl as if with a sling

hang loosely or freely; let swing

move with a sling

hold or carry in a sling

Webster

sling (v. t.)

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.

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

A contrivance for sustaining anything by suspension

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

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.

A band of rope or iron for securing a yard to a mast; -- chiefly in the plural.

To throw with a sling.

To throw; to hurl; to cast.

To hang so as to swing; as, to sling a pack.

To pass a rope round, as a cask, gun, etc., preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle.

Webster

sling (n.)

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

FAQs About the word sling

Sling

a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice, a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel sm

bengelt,hangen,schommel,Drapé,haak,monteren,pin,string,Suspenderen,evenwicht

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sliness => sluwheid, slimy => slijmerig, slim-waisted => slanke taille, slimsy => slap, slimness => Slankheid,