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- [sling]
- /slɪŋ/
- /slɪŋ/
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- [sling]
- /slɪŋ/
Definitions of slinging word
- noun slinging 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 slinging a slingshot. 1
- noun slinging 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 slinging 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
- abbreviation SLINGING sling-back. 1
- noun slinging an act or instance of slinging. 1
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Origin of slinging
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 Slinging
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slinging 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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