SLING

• (noun) bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck

  synonyms : scarf bandage , triangular bandage

• (noun) a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released

• (noun) a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel

  synonyms : slingback

• (noun) a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones

  synonyms : catapult , slingshot

  Krishna uses his catapult to get mangoes from the tree. -added by Aswathy_inlas

• (noun) a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice

• (verb) hurl as if with a sling

  synonyms : catapult

  The rabbit was catapulted from its position by the lion and eaten up. -added by Aswathy_inlas

• (verb) hold or carry in a sling

  "he cannot button his shirt with his slinged arm"

• (verb) move with a sling

  "sling the cargo onto the ship"

• (verb) hang loosely or freely; let swing

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