Sling - Definition

n 1: a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or
lime juice
2: a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic
between the arms; used to propel small stones [syn:
slingshot, sling, catapult]
3: a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel [syn:
slingback, sling]
4: a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a
projectile is whirled and then released
5: bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide
triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck [syn:
sling, scarf bandage, triangular bandage]
v 1: hurl as if with a sling [syn: sling, catapult]
2: hang loosely or freely; let swing
3: move with a sling; "sling the cargo onto the ship"
4: hold or carry in a sling; "he cannot button his shirt with
his slinged arm"