sling in a sentence

sling meaning:

n.) A kind of hanging bandage put around the neck, in which a wounded arm or hand is supported.

n.) A loop of rope, or a rope or chain with hooks, for suspending a barrel, bale, or other heavy object, in hoisting or lowering.

n.) An instrument for throwing stones or other missiles, consisting of a short strap with two strings fastened to its ends.

v. t.) To throw; to hurl; to cast.

v. t.) To hang so as to swing;

sling sentence:

I had my arm in a sling for six weeks.

The boy discharged a stone from a sling.

He had to keep his broken arm in a sling.

They used bows and arrows, slings and stone axes.

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

This sling can be spread very wide!

The rifle was issued with a leather carrying sling.

Would you please sling out these empty bottles?

The boy slung a stone at the dog.

He slung the bag over his shoulder.

We slung a hammock between two trees.

She slung her coat into the back of the car.

They were calmly marching along, rifles slung over their shoulders.

They had torches, heavy weapons slung over their shoulders.

Some use slings, and most carry shields.

A pair of finely plaited slings were found with other weapons.

Slings are also used to aid in supporting the shoulder when injured.

I improvised a sling for his arm out of a strip of cloth.

A fifth customer, a young man with baby in sling, wanders in.

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

He had to keep his broken arm in a sling.

Medical slings, surgery gowns and diapers fall under the technical textiles category.



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