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present participle of sling

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(Entry 1 of 2)

to place on an elevated point without support from below
  • sling a hammock between the trees

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slinging

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present participle of sling

Synonyms of slinging (Entry 2 of 2)

to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
  • slinging stones at the fence post

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“Slinging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slinging. Accessed 26 Jun. 2022.

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