Definitions

1. verb

to carry or hold something loosely or carelessly, typically from the shoulder or by a strap.

“She slung her backpack over her shoulder and headed out the door.”

2. verb

to throw or propel something forcefully or suddenly.

“He slung the ball across the field in a perfect spiral.”

3. verb

to tell or utter something hastily or carelessly, often without thought or consideration.

“He slung insults at his opponent in the debate.”

4. noun

a sloping or curved part of something, especially a road or a path.

“The hikers had to navigate through the difficult slung on the mountain trail.”

5. noun

a sudden or unexpected movement, especially in sports.

“The quarterback made a great play on the slung to avoid the tackle.”

6. past tense

past tense of sling

“She slung her books onto the table and sat down to study.”

7. past participle

past participle of sling

“The slung books were still scattered all over the room.”

8. adjective

having a curved or sloping shape, especially a road or a path.

“The slung road wound its way through the mountains.”