slung

Meanings

• Verb

  To throw or hurl something, typically a projectile.

  - "He slung a stone at the window."
  - "The archer slung his bow and arrow."

• Verb

  To hang or suspend something, especially loosely.

  - "The hammock was slung between two trees."
  - "The net was slung across the river."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈslʌŋ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with slung
plunged , sung , clung , lunged

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Variants

List of all variants of slung that leads to same result
sling , slung , slinger , slingers , slinging , slings , low-slung

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Etymology

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Originally meant ‘to throw’ in Old English.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'slung' is also used in the medical field to describe a hernia, as in a 'slipped disc.'

2. In the film 'The Matrix,' Neo is taught to 'bend the rules' of physics by 'slungshooting,' which involves using a grappling hook to swing around buildings.

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Related Concepts

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1. Projectile: An object that is thrown or propelled through the air, especially a missile or a stone.

2. Sling: A simple device used for throwing a projectile, consisting of a long flexible band or a Y-shaped frame with a pouch to hold the projectile.

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Culture

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In literature, 'slung' is often used to describe the act of throwing or hanging. In music, there is a song by the Red Hot Chili Peppers titled 'Suck on This' with the lyric 'I'll sling this dick in your face.'

How to Memorize "slung"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine throwing or hanging an object.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'slung' with 'throw' or 'hang'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of slinging an object.

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