Hurl vs. Sling
Hurlverb
(transitive) To throw (something) with force.
Hurlverb
(transitive) To utter (harsh or derogatory speech), especially at its target.
Hurlverb
(intransitive) To participate in the sport of hurling.
Hurlverb
To vomit.
Hurlverb
(obsolete) To twist or turn.
Hurlverb
(obsolete) To move rapidly with a noise; to whirl.
Hurlverb
To convey in a wheeled vehicle.
Hurlnoun
A throw, especially a violent throw; a fling.
Hurlnoun
(slang) The act of vomiting.
Hurlnoun
(hurling) The act of hitting the sliotar with the hurley.
Hurlnoun
A conveyance in a wheeled vehicle; a ride in a car, etc.
Hurlnoun
(obsolete) tumult; riot; hurly-burly
Hurlnoun
(obsolete) A table on which fibre is stirred and mixed by beating with a bow spring.
Hurlverb
To send whirling or whizzing through the air; to throw with violence; to drive with great force; as, to hurl a stone or lance.
Hurlverb
To emit or utter with vehemence or impetuosity; as, to hurl charges or invective.
Hurlverb
To twist or turn.
Hurlverb
To hurl one's self; to go quickly.
Hurlverb
To perform the act of hurling something; to throw something (at another).
Hurlverb
To play the game of hurling. See Hurling.
Hurlnoun
The act of hurling or throwing with violence; a cast; a fling.
Hurlnoun
Tumult; riot; hurly-burly.
Hurlnoun
A table on which fiber is stirred and mixed by beating with a bowspring.
Hurlnoun
a violent throw
Hurlverb
throw forcefully
Hurlverb
make a thrusting forward movement
Hurlverb
utter with force; utter vehemently;
Hurlverb
throw or impel (someone or something) with great force
Hurlverb
utter (abuse) vehemently
Hurlverb
vomit
Hurlnoun
a ride in a vehicle; a lift
Slingverb
To throw with a circular or arcing motion.
Slingverb
To throw with a sling.
Slingverb
(nautical) To pass a rope around (a cask, gun, etc.) preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle.
Slingverb
(slang) To sell drugs.
Slingnoun
(weapon) An instrument for throwing stones or other missiles, consisting of a short strap with two strings fastened to its ends, or with a string fastened to one end and a light stick to the other.
Slingnoun
A kind of hanging bandage put around the neck, in which a wounded arm or hand is supported.
Slingnoun
A loop of cloth, worn around the neck, for supporting a baby or other such load.
Slingnoun
A loop of rope, or a rope or chain with hooks, for suspending a barrel, bale, or other heavy object, in hoisting or lowering.
Slingnoun
A strap attached to a firearm, for suspending it from the shoulder.
Slingnoun
A band of rope or iron for securing a yard to a mast.
Slingnoun
The act or motion of hurling as with a sling; a throw; figuratively, a stroke.
Slingnoun
(climbing) A loop of rope or fabric tape used for various purposes: e.g. as part of a runner, or providing extra protection when abseiling or belaying.
Slingnoun
A drink composed of a spirit (usually gin) and water sweetened.
Slingnoun
A young or infant spider, such as one raised in captivity.
Slingnoun
An instrument for throwing stones or other missiles, consisting of a short strap with two strings fastened to its ends, or with a string fastened to one end and a light stick to the other. The missile being lodged in a hole in the strap, the ends of the string are taken in the hand, and the whole whirled rapidly round until, by loosing one end, the missile is let fly with centrifugal force.
Slingnoun
The act or motion of hurling as with a sling; a throw; figuratively, a stroke.
Slingnoun
A contrivance for sustaining anything by suspension
Slingnoun
A drink composed of spirit (usually gin) and water sweetened.
Slingverb
To throw with a sling.
Slingverb
To throw; to hurl; to cast.
Slingverb
To hang so as to swing; as, to sling a pack.
Slingverb
To pass a rope round, as a cask, gun, etc., preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle.
Slingnoun
a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice
Slingnoun
a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones
Slingnoun
a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel
Slingnoun
a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released
Slingnoun
bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck
Slingverb
hurl as if with a sling
Slingnoun
a flexible strap or belt used in the form of a loop to support or raise a hanging weight
Slingnoun
a bandage or soft strap looped round the neck to support an injured arm
Slingnoun
a pouch or frame for carrying a baby, supported by a strap round the neck or shoulders
Slingnoun
a short length of rope used to provide additional support for the body in abseiling or climbing.
Slingnoun
a simple weapon in the form of a strap or loop, used to hurl stones or other small missiles
Slingnoun
a bribe or gratuity.
Slingnoun
a sweetened drink of spirits, especially gin, and water.
Slingverb
suspend or arrange (something), especially with a strap or straps, so that it hangs loosely in a particular position
Slingverb
carry (something, especially a garment) loosely and casually about one's person
Slingverb
hoist or transfer (something) with a sling
Slingverb
casually throw or fling
Slingverb
hurl (a stone or other missile) from a sling or similar weapon
Slingverb
mock; make fun
Slingverb
pay a bribe or gratuity
