sling

Noun

• bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck

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

• a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel

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

• a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice

Verb

• hold or carry in a sling
  • he cannot button his shirt with his slinged arm
    

• move with a sling
  • sling the cargo onto the ship
    

• hang loosely or freely; let swing

• hurl as if with a sling

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  scarf bandage , triangular bandage , slingback , slingshot , catapult