sling 1 
(slĭng)
(slĭng)n.
1.
a. A weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a stone is whirled and then let fly.
b. A slingshot.
2. A looped rope, strap, or chain for supporting, cradling, or hoisting something, especially:
a. A band suspended from the neck to support an injured arm or hand.
b. A length of fabric worn on the body for carrying an infant.
c. A strap of a shoe that fits over the heel.
d. A strap used to carry a rifle over the shoulder.
e. Nautical A rope or chain that attaches to the mast and supports a yard.
3. The act of hurling something.
tr.v. slung (slŭng), sling·ing, slings
Idiom: 1.
a. To hurl with a sling: sling stones.
b. To throw or fling: "He ripped out the fish guts and slung them to the gulls" (Donna Morrissey).
2.
a. To move by means of a sling; raise or lower in a sling: sling cargo into a hold.
b. To place in a hanging or supported position: sling a towel over one's shoulder.
slings and arrows
Difficulties or hardships.
[Middle English slinge.]
slinger n.
- springe
- spring ephemeral
- springer
- springerle
- springer spaniel
- spring fever
- Springfield
- Springfield rifle
- springform pan
- springhare
- springhead
- springhouse
- springily
- springiness
- springing
- springing line
- springlet
- spring-loaded
- spring lock
- spring peeper
- spring roll
- springtail
- spring tide
- springtide
- springtime