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sling

noun verb

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

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
S
Ends with
G
Contains
LI
Scrabble score
6
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈslɪŋ

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

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

noun

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

noun

  1. a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel

noun

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

noun

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

verb

  1. hurl as if with a sling

verb

  1. hold or carry in a sling

    “he cannot button his shirt with his slinged arm”

verb

  1. move with a sling

    “sling the cargo onto the ship”

verb

  1. hang loosely or freely; let swing

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Example Sentences

he cannot button his shirt with his slinged arm
sling the cargo onto the ship

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