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SLING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Sling.

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Sling - as a noun

A highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
highball
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A plaything consisting of a y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
catapultslingshot

A shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
slingback

A simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released

Bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scarf bandagetriangular bandage

Sling - as a verb

Hurl as if with a sling

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
catapult

Hang loosely or freely; let swing

Move with a sling

Example: "Sling the cargo onto the ship"

Hold or carry in a sling

Example: "He cannot button his shirt with his slinged arm"

Example Sentences

"She wore a fashionable leather sling around her arm after injuring herself."
"The hunter carried his rifle on his shoulder using a sling."
"He used a rubber sling to launch a stone across the river."
"The injured bird had a broken wing and couldn't fly without the help of a sling."
"The nurse adjusted the patient's arm in the sling to provide support and prevent further injury."
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Word Game Points

Is SLING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sling is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SLING has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is SLING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SLING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is SLING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sling is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SLING has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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