1a flexible strap or belt used in the form of a loop to support or raise a hanging weight:the horse had to be supported by a sling fixed to the roof
a bandage or soft strap looped round the neck to support an injured arm:she had her arm in a sling
a pouch or frame for carrying a baby, supported by a strap round the neck or shoulders:a baby sling
a short length of rope used to provide additional support for the body in abseiling or climbing.
2a simple weapon in the form of a strap or loop, used to hurl stones or other small missiles:700 men armed only with slings
3Australian/NZ informal a bribe or gratuity.
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1 [with object and adverbial of place] suspend or arrange (something), especially with a strap or straps, so that it hangs loosely in a particular position:a hammock was slung between two trees
carry (something, especially a garment) loosely and casually about one’s person:he had his jacket slung over one shoulder
hoist or transfer (something) with a sling:horse after horse was slung up from the barges
2 [with object and adverbial of direction]British informal casually throw or fling:sling a few things into your knapsack
hurl (a stone or other missile) from a sling or similar weapon:a boulder that was slung from a catapult
[no object] (sling off) Australian/NZ informal mock; make fun:I wasn’t slinging off at your religion
3 [no object]Australian/NZ informal pay a bribe or gratuity:they didn’t forget to sling when the backhanders came in
put someone's (or have one's) ass in a sling
North American vulgar slang cause someone to be (or be) in trouble:I’m not letting some hotshot Lone Ranger type put my ass in a sling
sling beer
North American informal work as a bartender.
sling hash (or plates)
North American informal serve food in a cafe or diner:I had to take orders, sling hash, wipe up, and fill the shakers
