sling 1 (sl?ng)n.1. a. A weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a stone is whirled and then let fly.b. A slingshot.2. A looped rope, strap, or chain for supporting, cradling, or hoisting something, especially:a. A band suspended from the neck to support an injured arm or hand.b. A length of fabric worn on the body for carrying an infant.c. A strap of a shoe that fits over the heel.d. A strap used to carry a rifle over the shoulder.e. Nautical A rope or chain that attaches to the mast and supports a yard.3. The act of hurling something.tr.v. slung (sl?ng), sling·ing, slings 1. a. To hurl with a sling: sling stones.b. To throw or fling: “He ripped out the fish guts and slung them to the gulls” (Donna Morrissey).2. a. To move by means of a sling; raise or lower in a sling: sling cargo into a hold.b. To place in a hanging or supported position: sling a towel over one’s shoulder.Idiom: slings and arrows Difficulties or hardships.[Middle English slinge.]sling?er n.sling 2 (sl?ng)n. A drink consisting of brandy, whiskey, or gin, sweetened and usually lemon-flavored.[Origin unknown.]American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.sling (sl??) n1. (Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) a simple weapon consisting of a loop of leather, etc, in which a stone is whirled and then let fly2. (Mechanical Engineering) a rope or strap by which something may be secured or lifted3. (Mechanical Engineering) a rope net swung from a crane, used for loading and unloading cargo4. (Nautical Terms) nautical a. a halyard for a yardb. (often plural) the part of a yard where the sling is attached5. (Medicine) med a wide piece of cloth suspended from the neck for supporting an injured hand or arm across the front of the body6. a loop or band attached to an object for carrying7. (Mountaineering) mountaineering a loop of rope or tape used for support in belays, abseils, etc8. the act of slingingvb, slings, slinging or slung9. (tr) to hurl with or as if with a sling10. (Mechanical Engineering) to attach a sling or slings to (a load, etc)11. (tr) to carry or hang loosely from or as if from a sling: to sling washing from the line. 12. informal to throw13. (Industrial Relations & HR Terms) (intr) informal Austral to pay a part of one’s wages or profits as a bribe or tip[C13: perhaps of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse slyngva to hurl, Old High German slingan] ?slinger nsling (sl??) n (Brewing) a mixed drink with a spirit base, usually sweetened[C19: of uncertain origin]Collins English Dictionary ? Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014sling1 (sl??) n., v. slung, sling?ing. n. 1. a device for hurling a missile by hand, usually consisting of a strap with a string at each end that is whirled around in a circle to gain momentum before the missile is released. 2. a slingshot. 3. a strap or band forming a loop by which something is suspended, supported, or carried, as a bandage for an injured arm. 4. an act or instance of slinging. 5. a rope, chain, net, etc., for hoisting or holding freight. v.t. 6. to throw or hurl; fling. 7. to place in or move by a sling, as freight. 8. to hang by a sling or place so as to swing loosely. Idioms: slings and arrows, harsh criticism. [1175?1225; (v.) Middle English slyngen