slinger

1 of 2

noun (1)

sling·​er ˈsliŋ-ər 

plural -s

: one that slings or uses a sling as a weapon

especially : a soldier of former times armed with a sling

slinger

2 of 2

noun (2)

sling·​er ˈsliŋ-ər 

1

: one that uses a sling (as to support, hoist, or carry)

especially : a workman that attaches slings to articles for hoisting : rigger

2

: a device for centrifugally throwing oil into a bearing and usually also for keeping dirt from getting into it

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English, from slingen to sling, hurl + -er

Noun (2)

sling entry 4 + -er

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Rhymes for slinger

• bringer
• clinger
• dinger
• inger
• ringer
• springer
• stinger
• stringer
• winger
• wringer