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sling

noun
  1. bandage to support an injured forearm
    scarf bandagetriangular bandage
  2. a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released
  3. a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel
    slingback
  4. a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms
    catapult
  5. a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice
verb
  1. hurl as if with a sling
    catapult
  2. hold or carry in a sling
    “As the doctor began to sling my arm I realized that I would not be able to play soon.”
  3. move with a sling
    “sling the cargo onto the ship”
  4. hang loosely or freely