An English unit of mass equal to 12 slugs (386.088 pounds-mass), that accelerates by 1 inch per second squared (1 in/s²) when a force of one pound-force (lbf) is exerted on it.

slinessnoun

Alternative form of slyness.

slingverb

To throw with a circular or arcing motion.

sling bagnoun

Any bag carried by slinging it over one's shoulder.

sling offverb

To criticise or mock

sling one upverb

To have penetrative sex with (a woman).

sling one's hookverb

To leave, depart, especially if forced to do so.

sling outverb

To speak (some words, or a message); to write out and spread (something).

sling oververb

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see sling, over.

sling upverb

To set up a hammock.

slingbacknoun

A type of women's shoe having a strap behind the heel or ankle

slingbagnoun

Alternative form of sling bag.

slingballnoun

A bullet made to be thrown using a sling.

slingedadj

wearing a sling

slingernoun

Someone who slings or who uses a sling.

slingestverb

second-person singular simple present indicative of sling

slingethverb

third-person singular simple present indicative of sling

slingkininoun

A one-piece swimsuit resembling the Y-shape frame of a slingshot which is supported by fabric at the neck providing as little or even less, coverage (or as much exposure) as a bikini.

slingloadnoun

A load suspended from an aircraft, usually a helicopter, and carried to a new location.

slings and arrowsnoun

Hardships or adverse circumstances.

slingshootverb

Propel or launch with or as if with a slingshot.

slingshootingverb

present participle and gerund of slingshoot

slingshootsverb

third-person singular simple present indicative of slingshoot

slingshotnoun

A Y-shaped stick with an elastic sling between the arms used for shooting small projectiles.

slingshottenverb

past participle of slingshoot

slingstonenoun

A stone, bullet, or other such missile or projectile thrown by a sling.

slingyadj

Tending to bowl the ball with a slinging action, i.e. faster but less accurate.

slinkverb

To sneak about furtively.

slinkernoun

One who slinks.

slinkestverb

second-person singular simple present indicative of slink

slinkethverb

third-person singular simple present indicative of slink

slinkilyadv

In a slinky way.

slinkinessnoun

The state or condition of being slinky.

slinkingnoun

The act of one who slinks.

slinkinglyadv

With a slinking motion.

slinkskinnoun

The skin of an animal born prematurely, or leather made from it.

slinkyadj

Furtive, stealthy or catlike.

slinternoun

A scam or deception; fast one.

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