ALL meanings of slinging
sling
S s - 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
- noun slinging a rope, chain, net, etc., for hoisting freight or for holding it while being hoisted. 1
- noun slinging Nautical. a chain for supporting a hoisting yard. slings, the area of a hoisting yard to which such chains are attached; the middle of a hoisting yard. 1
- verb with object slinging to throw, cast, or hurl; fling, as from the hand. 1
- verb with object slinging to place in or secure with a sling to raise or lower. 1
- verb with object slinging to raise, lower, etc., by such means. 1
- verb with object slinging to hang by a sling or place so as to swing loosely: to sling a rifle over one's shoulder. 1
- verb with object slinging to suspend: to sling a hammock between two trees. 1
- idioms slinging sling hash, Slang. to work as a waiter or waitress, especially at a lunch counter or cheap restaurant. 1