sling :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

Nouns (5)

n. a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released

n. a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice

n. a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel

n. a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones

Verbs (1)

v. hurl as if with a sling

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Fuzzynyms (23)

v. project through the air; "throw a frisbee"

v. throw with force or recklessness; "fling the frisbee"

v. propel with force; "launch the space shuttle"; "Launch a ship"

v. cause to move forward with force; "Steam propels this ship"

v. throw carelessly; "chuck the ball"

v. cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile; "They pelted each other with snowballs"

v. cut or cut through with shears

v. attack and bombard with or as if with missiles; "pelt the speaker with questions"

v. form a coat over; "Dirt had coated her face"

v. move rhythmically; "Her heart was beating fast"

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