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sling1
- pronunciation:
- slIng
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a broad piece of cloth that is tied around the neck to support an injured arm or hand.
- similar words:
- bandage, brace
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| definition 2: |
a flexible loop of rope, chain, or the like, used to lift or support an object.
- synonyms:
- strap
- similar words:
- loop, support
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| definition 3: |
a leather loop used to hurl a stone or the like.
- synonyms:
- catapult, slingshot
- similar words:
- arbalest, mortar
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
slinging, slings, slung |
| definition 1: |
to throw with force; hurl.
- synonyms:
- catapult, fling, hurl
- similar words:
- cast, chuck, dash, heave, hurtle, issue, launch, pitch, project, throw, toss
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| definition 2: |
to lift, support, or move with a sling.
- similar words:
- dangle, hang, support, suspend, swing
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| related words: |
cast, chuck, dash, heave, hurtle, pitch, toss |
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