—sling /slɪŋ/
noun [C]
F0 a device that uses a strap, piece of cloth, or ropes for supporting, lifting, or carrying objects:
» The cylinder was lifted from the seabed in a sling.Thesaurus+: ↑Machinery and machines , ↑Household equipment and domestic choresF0 a device for supporting a broken or damaged arm in which the arm is held in front of the body in a piece of cloth that is tied around the neck:
» I had my arm in a sling for six weeks.See picture: sling 
Thesaurus+: ↑Medical dressings, supports and devices
F0 a device like a bag for carrying a baby, tied to the front or the back of an adult's body
Thesaurus+: ↑Containers for carrying personal possessionsThesaurus+: ↑Children and babiesF0 a simple weapon used mainly in the past in which a strap held at the ends was used for throwing stones
Thesaurus+: ↑Hand weapons , ↑Handguns and riflesverb [T usually + adv/prep] (slung, slung) (HANG) ↑Verb Endings for sling
► F0 to hang something over something, especially in a careless way: » I usually sling my jacket over the back of my chair.Thesaurus+: ↑Hanging and suspendingverb [T usually + adv/prep] (slung, slung) (THROW) ↑Verb Endings for sling
F0 INFORMAL to throw or drop something carelessly:
» Don't just sling your bag on the floor!» If any of the letters aren't interesting just sling them in the bin.» I'll just sling together a few things (= put what I need to take with me in a bag) and I'll be ready to go.Thesaurus+: ↑ThrowingThesaurus+: ↑Falling and dropping , ↑Moving downwardsF0 MAINLY UK INFORMAL to throw or give something to someone:
» [+ two objects] Sling me a pen, will you?Thesaurus+: ↑Throwing