slingverb詞源 1/ˈslɪŋ/

• 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

  nauticaltransportTo 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

  slangTo 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.

slingnoun詞源 1/ˈslɪŋ/

• 1

  engineeringgovernmentmilitaryAn 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

  nauticaltransportA 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

  climbinghobbieslifestyleA 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.

slingnoun詞源 2

• 1

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