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n. ( colloq. )
attempt
1) to have, take ( esp. BE ) a ~ at smt.
period of self-indulgence
2) to have a last ~
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v.
1) ( D ; tr. ) to ~ at (to ~ a stone at smb.)
2) ( d ; tr. ) to ~ to (they flung their rifles to the ground)
3) ( N ; used with an adjective) we flung the doors open
4) ( P ; tr. ) they flung their hats into the air; to ~ caution to the winds