Meaning of sling In English

• 0 to throw or drop something carelessly:

  • Don't just sling your bag on the floor!

  • If any of the letters aren't interesting just sling them in the bin.

  • I'll just sling together a few things (= put what I need to take with me in a bag) and I'll be ready to go.

  • [ + two objects ] Sling me a pen, will you?

• 1 to hang something over something, especially in a careless way:

  • I usually sling my jacket over the back of my chair.

• 2 a device that uses a strap, piece of cloth, or ropes for supporting, lifting, or carrying objects:

  • The cylinder was lifted from the seabed in a sling.

  • I had my arm in a sling for six weeks.

• 3 to throw or drop something quickly and not very carefully:

  • She came in and slung her coat over a chair.

• 4 a device used to support, lift, or carry objects, often by ropes or straps:

  • The helicopter lowered a sling to the boat and rescued the sailor.

  • They put his arm in a sling.