1. Throwing with a wide motion, as if with a sling
   "The pitcher's slinging motion was unorthodox but effective"

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: slingings

Type of: bear, carry, cast, displace, hang, hang up, hold, hurl, hurtle, move, throw, wing

Encyclopedia: Sling, Llanddona