sling

Meanings

• noun

  A flexible band or length of material used to hurl a projectile, especially a stone or spear.

  - "He slung a stone at the target and hit it dead center."
  - "The soldier slung his rifle over his shoulder."

• verb

  To throw or hurl with a sling or a whip.

  - "The boy slung a rock at the bottle and shattered it."
  - "The cowboy slung his lasso around the steer."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈslɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sling
ring , king , thing , bring , cling , sing

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Variants

List of all variants of sling that leads to same result
sling , slinger , slingers , slinging , slings , slung , sling pump , sling her hook , sling his hook , sling one's hook , sling their hook , sling mud , sling/throw mud , throw mud

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Etymology

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Old English slingan, from sling, a noose or loop, from Proto-Germanic *slinganan, to twist, from *sling-, a loop, noose.

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Trivia

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1. The world record for the longest distance thrown with a sling is 307.4 meters (1,008 feet) by Mykyla Lassiter in 2011.

2. The sling is the oldest known projectile weapon, with evidence of its use dating back to the Stone Age.

3. The term 'sling' is also used figuratively to describe the act of throwing blame or criticism at someone.

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Related Concepts

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1. sling shot: A modern version of the sling, which uses an elastic band instead of a length of material to hurl a projectile.

2. catapult: A larger, more complex weapon that uses a sling mechanism to launch projectiles, such as stones or arrows, over long distances.

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Culture

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The sling is an ancient weapon that has been used since prehistoric times. It is mentioned in various ancient texts, including the Bible and the works of Homer and Virgil. In Greek mythology, the hero David used a sling to defeat the giant Goliath.

How to Memorize "sling"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize holding a length of material in each hand, forming a loop with each end, and twisting them to create tension. Imagine placing a stone in the loop and swinging it around your head before releasing it to hurl the stone.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sling' with the action of 'throwing' or 'hurling' an object.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Stones Launched Inventive Goliath's Engaging Throw' to help remember the meaning of the word 'sling'.

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