to throw something somewhere in a careless way

to put something somewhere where it hangs loosely

Her bag was slung over her shoulder.

We slung a hammock between two trees.

to put somebody somewhere by force; to make somebody leave somewhere

They were slung out of the club for fighting.

a band of cloth that is tied around a person’s neck and used to support a broken or injured arm

a device consisting of a band, ropes, etc. for holding and lifting heavy objects

The engine was lifted in a sling of steel rope.

a device like a bag for carrying a baby on your back or in front of you

(in the past) a simple weapon made from a band of leather, etc., used for throwing stones

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