sling

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A sling is a piece of fabric or other material that you wear around your neck or shoulder to support an injured arm.

You've probably seen people using slings after they've hurt their shoulder or arm. They put the injured limb inside and then wrap the rest of it snugly with the sling, keeping it safe from further injury while it heals. Sometimes people use a soft scarf or towel as a makeshift sling when they don't have one available.

How common is "sling"?

Word sling is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.

Definitions

verb

To throw with a circular or arcing motion.
Example: Everyone could sling stones at an hairbreadth, and not miss.
To throw with a sling.
(nautical) To pass a rope around (a cask, gun, etc.) preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle.
(slang) To sell, peddle, or distribute (often illicitly, e.g. drugs, sex, etc.).
Example: You may know a lot about chemistry, man, but you don't know jack about slinging dope.

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Real examples of "sling" in context

Aaron Paul Gets Broken Bad While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

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I would I would sling that meth to anyone that walked onto that set.

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How common is "sling"?

verb

Real examples of "sling" in context

Aaron Paul Gets Broken Bad While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

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