[slɪŋ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a flexible strap or belt used in the form of a loop to support or raise a hanging weight
(e.g: the horse had to be supported by a sling fixed to the roof)

- a simple weapon in the form of a strap or loop, used to hurl stones or other small missiles
(e.g: 700 men armed only with slings)

- a bribe or gratuity


Phrases:
- sling beer
- sling hash
- slings and arrows

Origin:
Middle English: probably from Low German, of symbolic origin; compare with German Schlinge ‘noose, snare’. sling is from Old Norse slyngva

[slɪŋ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- suspend or arrange (something), especially with a strap or straps, so that it hangs loosely in a particular position
(e.g: a hammock was slung between two trees)

- casually throw or fling
(e.g: sling a few things into your knapsack)

- pay a bribe or gratuity
(e.g: they didn't forget to sling when the backhanders came in)


Phrases:
- sling beer
- sling hash
- slings and arrows

Origin:
Middle English: probably from Low German, of symbolic origin; compare with German Schlinge ‘noose, snare’. sling is from Old Norse slyngva

[slɪŋ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a sweetened drink of spirits, especially gin, and water


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 18th century: of unknown origin