I. ˈsliŋ transitive verb
( slung ˈsləŋ ; sling·ing ˈsliŋ-iŋ)
Etymology: Middle English, probably from Old Norse slyngva to hurl; akin to Old English & Old High German slingan to worm, twist, Lithuanian slinkti
Date: 14th century
1. : to cast with a sudden and usually sweeping or swirling motion
slung the sack over my shoulder
2. : to throw with or as if with a sling
sling ing punches
political campaigners sling ing mud
3. : to serve (food) to a customer
had a job sling ing hamburgers
Synonyms: see throw
• sling·er ˈsliŋ-ər noun
II. noun
Date: 14th century
1.
a. : an instrument for throwing stones that usually consists of a short strap with strings fastened to its ends and is whirled round to discharge its missile by centrifugal force
b. : slingshot 1
2.
a. : a usually looped line (as of strap, chain, or rope) used to hoist, lower, or carry something ; especially : a hanging bandage suspended from the neck to support an arm or hand
b. : a chain or rope attached to a lower yard at the middle and passing around a mast near the masthead to support a yard
c. : a chain hooked at the bow and stern of a boat for lowering or hoisting
d. : a device (as a rope net) for enclosing material to be hoisted by a tackle or crane
3. : a slinging or hurling of or as if of a missile
III. transitive verb
( slung ˈsləŋ ; sling·ing ˈsliŋ-iŋ)
Date: 1522
1. : to place in a sling for hoisting or lowering
2. : to suspend by or as if by a sling
IV. noun
Etymology: origin unknown
Date: 1768
: an alcoholic drink that is served hot or cold and that usually consists of liquor, sugar, lemon juice, and plain or carbonated water
gin sling
rum sling