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sling — English has at least two distinct words sling, maybe more – the picture is far from clear. The first to appear was the verb, ‘throw’ [13]. This was probably borrowed from Old Norse slyngva, but as it originally meant specifically ‘throw with a… … The Hutchinson dictionary of word origins
sling — English has at least two distinct words sling, maybe more – the picture is far from clear. The first to appear was the verb, ‘throw’ [13]. This was probably borrowed from Old Norse slyngva, but as it originally meant specifically ‘throw with a… … Word origins
Sling — Sling, n. [OE. slinge; akin to OD. slinge, D. slinger, OHG. slinga; cf. OF. eslingue, of German origin. See {Sling}, v. t.] 1. An instrument for throwing stones or other missiles, consisting of a short strap with two strings fastened to its ends … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Sling cart — Sling Sling, n. [OE. slinge; akin to OD. slinge, D. slinger, OHG. slinga; cf. OF. eslingue, of German origin. See {Sling}, v. t.] 1. An instrument for throwing stones or other missiles, consisting of a short strap with two strings fastened to its … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Sling dog — Sling Sling, n. [OE. slinge; akin to OD. slinge, D. slinger, OHG. slinga; cf. OF. eslingue, of German origin. See {Sling}, v. t.] 1. An instrument for throwing stones or other missiles, consisting of a short strap with two strings fastened to its … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
sling — ► NOUN 1) a flexible strap, bandage, pouch, etc. used in the form of a loop to support or raise a hanging weight. 2) a simple weapon in the form of a strap or loop, used to hurl stones or other small missiles. 3) Austral./NZ informal a bribe or… … English terms dictionary
sling-back — /sling bak /, n. 1. Also called sling. a woman s shoe with an open back and a strap or sling encircling the heel of the foot to keep the shoe secure. adj. 2. having such a strap or sling: sling back pumps. * * * (also slingback) n. a shoe held in … Useful english dictionary
sling — sling1 [sliŋ] n. [ME slinge < the v.] 1. a) a primitive instrument for throwing stones, etc., consisting of a piece of leather tied to cords that are whirled by hand for releasing the missile ☆ b) SLINGSHOT 2. the act of throwing with or as… … English World dictionary
sling-back — /sling bak /, n. 1. Also called sling. a woman s shoe with an open back and a strap or sling encircling the heel of the foot to keep the shoe secure. adj. 2. having such a strap or sling: sling back pumps. * * * … Universalium
sling-back — sling′ back or sling′back n. clo a woman s shoe with an open back and a strap or sling encircling the heel of the foot to keep the shoe secure • Etymology: 1945–50 … From formal English to slang
