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- pronunciation:
- flIng
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
flings, flinging, flung |
| definition: |
to throw hard or with force.
After missing the ball, the catcher flung his mitt to the ground in frustration.- synonyms:
- heave, hurl, sling
- similar words:
- cast, catapult, chuck, dash, hurtle, launch, pitch, propel, throw, toss
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| related words: |
dart, project |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of flinging.
She sent the stone flying with a fling.- synonyms:
- heave, throw
- similar words:
- cast, launch, pitch, toss
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| definition 2: |
a short period of fun and play with no cares.
This trip will be his last fling before going back to school.- similar words:
- bout, romp
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| related words: |
chuck, lark |
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| derivation: |
flinger (n.) |
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