verb
sling
To throw something with a swinging motion or casual force.
She slings her jacket onto the couch as she enters.
Etymology
The source verb concerns winding or swinging. Throwing by a swinging movement preserves that motion, whether done with a sling or by hand.
More examples
- He slung a pebble across the creek.
- Don't sling your muddy shoes onto the clean floor.
- She leaves in a hurry, slinging her backpack over one shoulder.
Forms
sling · slings · slung · slinging