1. Bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck
   "The first aid kit included a sling for arm injuries";
   - scarf bandage, triangular bandage
    
2. A simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released
   "David defeated Goliath using only a sling and a stone"
    
3. A plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones
   "The boys used their slings to launch pebbles at tin cans";
   - slingshot, catapult
    
4. A shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel
   "She wore comfortable slings to the beach party";
   - slingback
    
5. A highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice
   "The Singapore Sling is a famous variation of this cocktail"

1. [Brit, informal] Throw carelessly
   "sling the ball";
   - chuck, toss, huck [N. Amer, informal]
    
2. Hang loosely or freely; let swing
   "She slung her bag over her shoulder"; "The hammock was slung between two trees"
    
3. Hold or carry in a sling
   "The hiker slung his backpack over his shoulder"
    
4. Hurl as if with a sling
   "The trebuchet slung large stones at the castle walls";
   - catapult
    
5. Move with a sling
   "sling the cargo onto the ship"

Derived forms: slinging, slings, slung

Type of: arm, bandage, bear, carry, cast, displace, hang, hang up, highball [N. Amer], hold, hurl, hurtle, move, patch, plaything, shoe, throw, toy, weapon, weapon system, wing

Encyclopedia: Sling, Llanddona