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sling

Sling is a 5 letter word which starts with the letter S and ends with the letter G for which we found 5 definitions.

Definition
(v. t.) An instrument for throwing stones or other missiles consisting of a short strap with two strings fastened to its ends or with a string fastened to one end and a light stick to the other. The missile being lodged in a hole in the strap the ends of the string are taken in the hand and the whole whirled rapidly round until by loosing one end the missile is let fly with centrifugal force.
(v. t.) The act or motion of hurling as with a sling; a throw; figuratively a stroke.
(v. t.) A contrivance for sustaining anything by suspension
(v. t.) A kind of hanging bandage put around the neck in which a wounded arm or hand is supported.
(v. t.) A loop of rope or a rope or chain with hooks for suspending a barrel bale or other heavy object in hoisting or lowering.

Syllable Information

The word sling is a 5 letter word that has 1 syllable . The syllable division for sling is: sling


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