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- pronunciation:
- slIng
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), 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.
The ice skater wore a sling after falling and breaking her wrist.
- similar words:
- bandage, brace
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| definition 2: |
a leather loop used to throw a stone or other small object.
- synonyms:
- slingshot
- similar words:
- mortar
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
slings, slinging, slung |
| definition 1: |
to throw with force; hurl.
He slung the stone at the target.I'll sling the rope over the branch for you to catch.- synonyms:
- catapult, fling, hurl
- similar words:
- cast, chuck, dash, heave, hurtle, launch, pitch, project, throw, toss
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| definition 2: |
to lift, support, or move with a sling.
They slung the cargo onto the barge.- similar words:
- dangle, hang, support, suspend, swing
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| related words: |
cast, chuck, dash, heave, hurtle, pitch, toss |
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