Synonyms for

Sling

Verb / slɪŋ / Another word for sling — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a simple device used for carrying things over your shoulder or for supporting part of your body that is injured

Synonyms & similar words

scarfbandage catapult slingback triangularbandage slingshot strap band belt harness sash girdle support brace holder carrier tote bag pack load haul heave toss throw cast pitch

Synonyms by register

Formal

hurl propel launch cast

Informal

toss chuck fling lob

Literary

catapult discharge

Antonyms

hold grasp secure fasten attach fix

Common collocations

  • sling a weapon
  • sling a hammock
  • sling mud
  • sling an insult
  • sling shot
  • sling bag
  • sling a drink
  • sling a patient

Word family

noun sling
verb sling

Usage note

As a verb, 'sling' often implies a forceful or casual throwing motion. As a noun, it refers to a piece of fabric used for support or carrying.

Example sentences

  1. I put my arm in a sling after I broke it.
  2. The hunter slung his rifle over his shoulder.
  3. She used a sling to carry her baby.
  4. I slung my backpack onto the floor.
  5. The construction worker slung the heavy tool belt around his waist.

Quotes

  • "The difference between a good shot and a bad shot is the discipline it takes to follow through." - David Tubb
  • "The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places." - Ernest Hemingway
  • "What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals." - Zig Ziglar

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