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    [Verb]  | "sling" | \ ˈsliŋ \


    1: to cast with a sudden and usually sweeping or swirling motion

    2: to throw with or as if with a sling

    3: to serve (food) to a customer


    Origin: 14th century ;

     Middle English, probably from Old Norse slyngva to hurl; akin to Old English & Old High German slingan to worm, twist, Lithuanian slinkti;

    [Verb]  | "sling" 


    1: to place in a sling for hoisting or lowering

    2: to suspend by or as if by a sling


    Origin: 1522 ;

    [Noun]  | "sling" 


    1: an instrument for throwing stones that usually consists of a short strap with strings fastened to its ends and is whirled round to discharge its missile by centrifugal force

    2: slingshot

    3: a usually looped line (as of strap, chain, or rope) used to hoist, lower, or carry something; especially : a hanging bandage suspended from the neck to support an arm or hand


    Origin: 14th century ;

    [Noun]  | "sling" 


    1: an alcoholic drink that is served hot or cold and that usually consists of liquor, sugar, lemon juice, and plain or carbonated water


    Origin: 1768 ;

     Origin unknown;

    [Plural noun]  | "slings and arrows" 


    1: pointed often acerbic critical attacks


    Origin: 1963 ;

     From the phrase "the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune" in Shakespeare's Hamlet;

    [Verb]  | "slings" 


    1: to place on an elevated point without support from below;


      * e.g., " ... sling a hammock between the trees "



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    [Verb]  | "slings" 


    1: to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm;


      * e.g., " ... slinging stones at the fence post "



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    [Verb]  | "sling" 


    1: to place on an elevated point without support from below;


      * e.g., " ... sling a hammock between the trees "



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    [Verb]  | "sling" 


    1: to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm;


      * e.g., " ... slinging stones at the fence post "



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     [ "sling" ]

    1: the act of selling drugs

      * e.g.,  ... I slang a 20 rock the other day. 

     [ "Slinge" ]

    1: The area next to the scrotum where ones leg skin meets ones coin purse (''hinge'') adjacent to the gooch. The area is often unoccupied by hair, and is known for emmitting a strong Sweaty odour after sports.

      * e.g.,  ... David Beckhams slinge must stink after that game! Let's Slinge scissor? Whoah that is a nice slinge!! 

     [ "In a Sling" ]

    1: Caught in a highly undesirable situation that one hasn't any real involvement in.

      * e.g.,  ... Leroy answers his phone, hearing gunshots and rifle fire in the background 

     [ "slinging" ]

    1: similar to dealing, distributing, selling of drugs

      * e.g.,  ... No man, I stopped slinging after I got caught by the cops. 

     [ "Slinged" ]

    1: When you get kicked from a cooperation or organized event without a single response as to why.

      * e.g.,  ... Dude, Slingoblade just slinged me. 

     [ "Slinging" ]

    1: Verb. Informal. To participate in or be a part of the growing, alternative lifestyle known as

      * e.g.,  ... Are in you in the mood to Sling? 


     [ "Slinging" ]

    2: “Slinging.” Slinging or “To Sling” is to enjoy watching all your favorite live television shows,

      * e.g.,  ... Would you like to Sling with us this weekend? 


     [ "Slinging" ]

    3: channels and/or live sports using Sling TV. Often with others or in a group setting.

      * e.g.,  ... Are you DTS, aka Down to Sling? 


     [ "Slinging" ]

    4: See: Slingers.

      * e.g.,  ... You should come over this weekend and try Slinging. You'll love the freedom and options. 

     [ "sling" ]

    1: The act of selling drugs, while trying to avoid being labeled as a dealer.

      * e.g.,  ... Mark: Nice scale man, do you deal? 

     [ "Sling" ]

    1: America’s #1 Live TV Streaming Service. An over the top TV service that gives you access to channels like ESPN, HGTV, AMC, CNN and more, for a fraction of the price of cable.

      * e.g.,  ... I’m sick of spending my life savings on my cable bill. I’m going to try Sling. 

     [ "sling" ]

    1: a swing used for sexual pleasure.more than likely, hung from the celling with chains

      * e.g.,  ... that dude has a sling in his basment 

     [ "sling" ]

    1: A wide strap with rings at the end used to carry baby children close to the adult body.

      * e.g.,  ... baby slings are a practical way for active people carrying babies. 

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