what do you mean by sling?
sling1
/sliNG/
noun
noun: sling; plural noun: slings
1.
a flexible strap or belt used in the form of a loop to support or raise a weight.
"the horse had to be supported by a sling fixed to the roof"
a bandage or soft strap looped around the neck to support an injured arm.
"she had her arm in a sling"
synonyms: support bandage, support, bandage, strap
"she had her arm in a sling"
a pouch or frame for carrying a baby, supported by a strap around the neck or shoulders.
a short length of rope used to provide additional support for the body in rappelling or climbing.
2.
a simple weapon in the form of a strap or loop, used to hurl stones or other small missiles.
synonyms: catapult, slingshot; shanghai
"700 men armed only with slings"
verb
verb: sling; 3rd person present: slings; past tense: slung; past participle: slung; gerund or present participle: slinging
1.
suspend or arrange (something), especially with a strap or straps, so that it hangs loosely in a particular position.
"a hammock was slung between two trees"
synonyms: hang, suspend, string, dangle, swing, drape
"a hammock was slung between two trees"
carry (something, especially a garment) loosely and casually.
"he had his jacket slung over one shoulder"
hoist or transfer (something) with a sling.
"horse after horse was slung up from the barges"
2.
INFORMAL•BRITISH
throw; fling (often used to express the speaker's casual attitude).
"sling a few things into your knapsack"
synonyms: throw, toss, fling, hurl, cast, pitch, lob, launch, flip, shy, catapult, send flying, let fly with; More
hurl (a stone or other missile) from a sling or similar weapon.
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