slinging

Meanings

• the act of slinging or throwing something

  - "He practices slinging rocks to improve his aim."
  - "The baseball pitcher goes through the motions of slinging the ball towards home plate."

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Rhymes

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sling , ring , sting , string , cling , swing , thing , bring , king

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Homophones

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1. sling () : a long flexible tool for throwing or slinging, or the act of throwing or slinging something using a sling.
   

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Variants

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sling , slinger , slingers , slinging , slings , slung

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Forms

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{"term"=>"stone sling", "description"=>"A simple sling made of a length of fabric or leather with ends tied into loops. The user holds the sling in one hand and the projectile, such as a stone, in the other hand. The user swings the sling around in a circular motion and then releases the projectile from the hand, allowing the sling to propel the projectile towards the target."}

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Etymology

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Old English 'slingan' meaning 'to throw' or 'to sling'

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the word 'sling' is derived from the Old English word 'slingan', which means 'to throw' or 'to sling'?

2. Did you know that the first recorded use of a sling as a military weapon dates back to ancient Egypt around 1500 BC?

3. Did you know that the Roman legions were known to use a type of sling called a 'ballista' for launching large projectiles, such as stones or iron balls, over long distances to destroy enemy fortifications or to disrupt enemy supply lines?

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Related Concepts

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1. catapult: A large machine used to launch projectiles, such as stones or explosives, over long distances. Unlike a sling, which uses the elasticity of the sling material to propel the projectile, a catapult uses a large amount of potential energy stored in the catapult's structure to launch the projectile.

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Culture

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Slinging has been a part of human culture since ancient times. It has been depicted in various forms of art, literature, and music. Slinging has also been used as a recreational activity and as a training tool for various sports and military applications.

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