slimy
slimy

sling


Definition: Meaning of, sling in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / slɪŋ /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
sling slung slung
Present Participle Third Person Singular
slinging slings
[transitive always + adverb/preposition]
  1. to throw or put something somewhere with a careless movement and some force [=  chuck]
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  2. informal to make someone leave or go to a place
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  3. [usually passive] to hang something loosely
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  4. sling your hook British English informal used to tell someone to go away
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Word Forms:
Singular Plural
sling slings
[countable]
  1. a piece of cloth tied around your neck to support an injured arm or hand
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  2. a set of ropes or strong pieces of cloth that are used to lift and carry heavy objects
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  3. a special type of bag that fastens over your shoulders, in which you can carry a baby close to your body
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  4. a piece of rope with a piece of leather in the middle, used in past times as a weapon for throwing stones
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  5. slings and arrows written problems or criticisms
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sling used in phrases

sling used in phrasal verbs

  • sling off (phrasal verb)
    1. to blame or criticize someone in an unpleasant, unkind way
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