sling

n//ˈslɪŋ//

slunga, bärsele, gevärsrem, sele, mitella, slungning, kränga

  1. (weapon) 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.

  2. A kind of hanging bandage put around the neck, in which a wounded arm or hand is supported.

  3. A strap attached to a firearm, for suspending it from the shoulder.

  4. The act or motion of hurling as with a sling; a throw; figuratively, a stroke.

  5. To throw with a circular or arcing motion.

  6. (slang) To sell, peddle, or distribute (often illicitly, e.g. drugs, sex, etc.).

  7. To throw with a sling.

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