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Slinging for Dummies

noun

pronunciation: 'slɪŋɪŋ

What does Slinging really mean?

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Hey there! I can definitely help you understand what "slinging" means. Picture this: Imagine you're at a carnival, throwing balls at a target to win a prize. When you pick up a ball and throw it with all your might, you're slinging it! Slinging basically means throwing something with a lot of force, like you're really trying to get it to go far or hit a target.

But wait, there's more to it! "Slinging" can also mean something completely different. Imagine you have a backpack with a strap that goes across your body. You know, like those cool adventurers you see in movies? When you swing your backpack from behind you to the front by pulling on that strap, you're slinging it over your shoulder!

So, in a nutshell, "slinging" can mean throwing something forcefully or swinging something over your shoulder. It's like giving it some extra oomph, whether it's with your arm or your backpack strap. I hope that makes sense!

Revised and Fact checked by Megan Brown on 2023-10-28 18:44:05

Slinging In a sentece

Learn how to use Slinging inside a sentece

  • When you throw a ball at your friend using a piece of rubber band, you are slinging the ball.
  • If you swing a rope in a circle and let go, the rope will go flying in a slinging motion.
  • When you pull back and release a catapult, the lever slings the object forward.
  • Imagine a monkey hanging from a tree branch and swinging to another branch, that's called slinging.
  • When you play with a yo-yo, the string attached to the yo-yo goes up and down in a slinging motion.

Slinging Hypernyms

Words that are more generic than the original word.