sling hash

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sling hash]
- /slɪŋ hæʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sling hash]
- /slɪŋ hæʃ/

Definitions of sling hash words

noun sling hash a device for hurling stones or other missiles that consists, typically, of a short strap with a long string at each end and that is operated by placing the missile in the strap, and, holding the ends of the strings in one hand, whirling the instrument around in a circle and releasing one of the strings to discharge the missile. 1
noun sling hash a slingshot. 1
noun sling hash a bandage used to suspend or support an injured part of the body, commonly a bandage suspended from the neck to support an injured arm or hand. 1
noun sling hash a strap, band, or the like, forming a loop by which something is suspended or carried, as a strap attached to a rifle and passed over the shoulder. 1
noun sling hash sling-back. 1
noun sling hash an act or instance of slinging. 1

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Origin of sling hash

First appearance:

before 1175

One of the 8% oldest English words

1175-1225; (v.) Middle English slyngen < Old Norse slyngva to sling, fling, cognate with Old English slingan to wind, twist; (noun) Middle English, perhaps derivative of the v., though sense “strap, hoist” may be of distinct orig.

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Parts of speech for Sling hash

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sling hash popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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