slinging
/ˈslɪŋɪŋ/
noun
- The act of throwing or hurling something.
- The slinging of mud at the candidates became a nasty part of the campaign.
- His slinging of the frisbee was so accurate that it landed right in my hands.
- With a quick slinging of the ball, the pitcher struck out the batter.
- The act of hanging or suspending something loosely.
- She watched the slinging of the lantern from the porch ceiling.
- The slinging of the hammock took only a few minutes.
- Proper slinging of the cargo is important to prevent damage during transport.
verb
- To throw or hurl something with force, often in a careless or casual way.
- The protesters began slinging eggs at the building during the demonstration.
- He slung his backpack over his shoulder and walked out the door.
- The kids were slinging rocks into the river to see who could make the biggest splash.
- To hang or suspend something loosely so that it can swing or be carried.
- The soldier slung his rifle across his back before climbing the hill.
- We spent the afternoon slinging a rope over a branch to make a swing.
- She was slinging a hammock between two trees in the backyard.
- To sell or deal in something, especially drugs or goods illegally.
- He got arrested for slinging counterfeit watches on the street corner.
- The movie is about a teenager slinging drugs to make money for his family.
- They were slinging homemade crafts at the weekend market.
- To move or lift something using a sling (a supportive device or strap).
- He carefully slung the injured bird in a cloth to keep it still.
- The nurse was slinging the patient's arm in a bandage after the injury.
- Workers were slinging heavy crates onto the truck with a crane.
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