sling

verb

1. To throw with a circular or arcing motion.

   “Everyone could sling stones at an hairbreadth, and not miss.”

   “slings a broken rock aloft in air”

2. To throw with a sling.
3. To pass a rope around (a cask, gun, etc.) preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle.
4. To hang or stow (a tool or other equipment or supplies) so that the object is ready to deploy.
5. (slang)To sell, peddle, or distribute (often illicitly, e.g. drugs, sex, etc.).

   “You may know a lot about chemistry, man, but you don't know jack about slinging dope.”

noun

1. An instrument for throwing stones or other missiles, consisting of a short strap with two strings fastened to its ends, or with a string fastened to one end and a light stick to the other.

   “The Sling is also a weapon of great antiquity, formerly in high estimation among the ancients.”

2. A kind of hanging bandage put around the neck, in which a wounded arm or hand is supported.
3. A loop of cloth, worn around the neck, for supporting a baby or other such load.
4. A loop of rope, or a rope or chain with hooks, for suspending a barrel, bale, or other heavy object, in hoisting or lowering.
5. A strap attached to a firearm, for suspending it from the shoulder.
6. (in-plural)A band of rope or iron for securing a yard to a mast.
7. The act or motion of hurling as with a sling; a throw; figuratively, a stroke.

   “At one sling Of thy victorious arm, well-pleasing Son.”

   “To be, or not to be, that is the question: Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take arms against a sea of troubles, And by opposing, end them.”

8. A loop of rope or fabric tape used for various purposes: e.g. as part of a runner, or providing extra protection when abseiling or belaying.
9. A drink composed of a spirit (usually gin) and water sweetened.

   “gin sling”

   “a Singapore sling”

10. A young or infant spider, such as one raised in captivity.