sling
sling — verb
1. to toss or drop something in a rough or hasty way, without taking care of where
to toss or drop something in a rough or hasty way, without taking care of where it lands
Vinícius slung his backpack onto the floor and collapsed on the sofa.
sling + object + location (onto/in/over)
Maeve slung the wet towel over the bathroom door as she rushed out.
"Just sling your bags anywhere you like," said Greta with a friendly wave.
The children slung their coats onto the hooks and dashed into the garden.
Eshe slung the old newspapers into the recycling bin without checking them.
文法句型
sling + object + location phrase
用法筆記
Often followed by a direction phrase such as onto, into, or over to describe where the object lands. The verb carries a casual, sometimes careless tone — stronger than 'put' but less forceful than 'hurl'.
常見錯誤
2. to toss or pass something to another person in a casual or hurried way, often wi
to toss or pass something to another person in a casual or hurried way, often without looking or stopping what you are doing
"Catch!" Bilal yelled as he slung the keys across the room to Lakan.
sling + object + to + recipient (directional)
Kenji slung a bottle of water to his sister before the hike began.
The chef slung a hot pan to his assistant without even turning around.
Alessia slung her phone over to Devika so she could see the photo on screen.
At the campsite Christopher slung a bag of marshmallows to Mira across the table.
- hand
careful, deliberate passing from one person to another
文法句型
sling + someone + something
sling + something + to + someone
用法筆記
This sense always involves a recipient — the person receiving the thrown object is either named directly after the verb (sling someone something) or introduced by to (sling something to someone). The action is typically quick and casual.
常見錯誤
3. to put something loosely around or over a surface, object, or part of your body
to put something loosely around or over a surface, object, or part of your body so that it hangs or rests there
Greta slung her scarf around her neck before stepping out into the cold.
sling + object + around + body part
The driver slung one arm over the back of the passenger seat while reversing.
Vinícius slung the camera strap across his chest and set off down the trail.
A large banner was slung between two trees for the street festival.
Maeve slung a heavy bag of rice over her shoulder and climbed the stairs.
- remove
taking something off rather than putting it on loosely
文法句型
sling + object + around/over/across + body part or surface
用法筆記
Commonly used with position phrases like around, over, across, or between. The object is typically a flexible item — a scarf, bag, strap, arm, or banner — that can drape or hang freely.
常見錯誤
sling — noun
1. a loop of cloth that hangs from the neck to keep an injured arm, wrist, or hand
a loop of cloth that hangs from the neck to keep an injured arm, wrist, or hand steady against the body while it recovers
After breaking his wrist Christopher wore a sling for nearly six weeks.
wear a sling (collocation)
The nurse placed Mira's arm in a sling and adjusted the knot behind her neck.
place/put [body part] in a sling
Eshe spent the summer with her left arm in a sling after the bicycle accident.
The doctor showed Devika how to make a temporary sling from a triangular bandage.
Maeve's shoulder hurt so badly that she asked for a sling at the clinic reception.
- support bandage
a broader term that includes wraps and braces for various body parts
文法句型
in a sling
wear a sling
have [body part] in a sling
用法筆記
Frequently used in the phrase 'in a sling' to describe the position of the injured limb. A sling is different from a bandage — a sling supports the weight of the arm, while a bandage wraps around a wound.
常見錯誤
2. a piece of soft cloth worn across the body, forming a pouch or wrap to hold a ba
a piece of soft cloth worn across the body, forming a pouch or wrap to hold a baby close to the wearer's chest, hip, or back
Alessia carried her baby in a soft cotton sling while walking through the busy market.
carry a baby in a sling
The father learned to tie the baby sling before his solo outing with the infant.
Many parents prefer a sling over a stroller when visiting crowded indoor spaces.
Lakan bought a sling made of breathable fabric for the hot summer months.
- baby carrier
a broader category that includes both soft slings and structured carriers with buckles and straps
文法句型
carry [baby] in a sling
baby sling
用法筆記
Baby slings come in different styles — ring slings, wrap slings, and pouch slings. Unlike a structured baby carrier, a sling is made entirely of fabric and requires tying or adjusting.
3. a band, strap, or net made of strong material, used with a crane or hoist to lif
a band, strap, or net made of strong material, used with a crane or hoist to lift, lower, or support heavy objects
The workers wrapped a steel sling around the crate before the crane lifted it.
steel sling / wrapped around + object
A cargo sling made of thick ropes held the wooden pallet steady during lifting.
The moving crew used a canvas sling to lower the piano through the upstairs window.
Devika checked the rope sling for wear before letting it carry the machinery.
用法筆記
In construction and shipping contexts, a sling is rated for a specific weight limit. Always use a sling that is strong enough for the load.
4. a simple weapon made from a narrow strap with two cords at the ends, used to thr
a simple weapon made from a narrow strap with two cords at the ends, used to throw a stone by swinging it around and releasing one cord at high speed
In ancient times soldiers used a sling to hurl stones accurately at enemy lines.
historical: used by soldiers in battle
The shepherd carried a sling to scare wild animals away from his flock of sheep.
David defeated Goliath with a single stone fired from his sling.
Archaeologists uncovered a collection of sling stones from a battlefield over two thousand years old.
用法筆記
This is the original meaning of the word and appears in historical and biblical texts. In modern contexts it is often replaced by 'slingshot' (a Y-shaped device with elastic) for children's toys.
常見錯誤
5. a mixed alcoholic drink made with spirits, sugar, citrus juice, and still or spa
a mixed alcoholic drink made with spirits, sugar, citrus juice, and still or sparkling water, served either hot or cold with ice
The bartender mixed a Singapore sling with gin, cherry brandy, and fresh lime juice.
Singapore sling (famous variety)
Bilal ordered a hot gin sling to warm himself on the chilly winter evening.
The menu listed several classic sling cocktails including the gin sling and the Singapore sling.
That old hotel bar has been famous for its house sling recipe since the nineteen-twenties.
- cocktail
a broader category; all slings are cocktails but not all cocktails are slings
用法筆記
The best-known variety is the Singapore Sling, created at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore. A sling differs from other cocktails in its simple formula of spirit plus sweet and sour plus water, without additional flavoured liqueurs.