How Do You Spell SLINGS?

Pronunciation: [slˈɪŋz] (IPA)

The word "slings" is spelled with the letters S-L-I-N-G-S. In IPA phonetic transcription, this word is pronounced as /slɪŋz/. The "s" sound is pronounced as /s/, the "l" sound is pronounced as /l/, the "i" sound is pronounced as /ɪ/, the "n" sound is pronounced as /ŋ/, and the "g" sound is pronounced as /z/. "Slings" is commonly used to refer to a device used for throwing stones or other projectiles, but it can also mean a type of strap used to carry something over one's shoulder or around the neck.

SLINGS Meaning and Definition

1. Slings, as a noun, refers to a simple device typically consisting of a strap or sling made of rope, leather, or fabric, with one end attached to a stationary object and the other used to hold and propel a projectile. Slings have been used for centuries as a primitive weapon for throwing stones or other small objects with force and accuracy. They have been employed for hunting, warfare, and recreational activities.

   In a medical context, slings are also used to immobilize and support an injured or recovering body part, typically the arm. These slings are usually made of soft fabric and are designed to cradle the forearm and wrist and suspend the arm, reducing strain and promoting healing.

   As a verb, slings refers to the action of hurling or propelling something using a sling. It can also mean to suspend or hang something loosely or casually, such as slinging a bag over one's shoulder. Additionally, slings can signify a rapid or violent movement, often used figuratively to describe throwing or exerting something forcefully.

   In a metaphorical sense, slings can be used to describe insults or attacks aimed at someone, often through verbal or written means. These slings are aimed to harm or belittle the recipient, similar to the physical action of slinging a projectile. It represents a form of aggression or criticism directed towards another person, often with an intent to undermine or degrade.

Common Misspellings for SLINGS

• molings
• slingin
• sliens
• eilings
• sibings
• spings
• sealings
• syblings
• slibings
• spelings
• svaings
• seilings
• slince
• sellings
• slidings
• celings
• srings
• lsings
• syrings
• sline
• sevings
• cilings
• syling
• sublings
• chlings
• svings
• ceings
• slients
• silbings
• slills
• slind
• shilings
• shings
• sblings
• sliing
• sinls
• salings
• splines
• klings
• slangs
• blings
• slingle
• sthings
• singls
• bulings
• singns
• eelings
• slink
• slinge
• slingar
• slinges
• sligs
• seings
• selings
• solings
• slinghs
• slinte
• miings
• unings
• esaings
• gylings
• olyings
• sydlings
• sligings
• slogings
• spolings
• usiings
• sniggs
• slumings
• sunings
• sliknes
• slomings
• symings
• slincd
• skingg
• Slevings
• asaings

Etymology of SLINGS

The word slings has an interesting etymology, deriving from the Old English word slingan which means to throw. This Old English verb is related to the Old Norse word slingra and the Middle Dutch word slingeren, both of which also mean to swing or to throw. The word sling refers to a device used to throw stones or other projectiles, and it is believed to have been derived from the verb slingan. The term slings is the plural form of sling.

Idioms with the word SLINGS

• slings and arrows The idiom "slings and arrows" refers to the hardships, challenges, or criticisms that one faces in life. It alludes to the unpredictability and sharpness of these difficulties, much like being struck by slings or arrows.
• the slings and arrows (of outrageous fortune) The idiom "the slings and arrows (of outrageous fortune)" is derived from Shakespeare's play Hamlet and refers to enduring and persevering through the challenges, hardships, and misfortunes that life throws at someone. It emphasizes handling adversity and enduring difficulties with resilience and fortitude.

Similar spelling words for SLINGS

• slinger,
• slangy,
• slyness,
• saling,
• slinging,
• slingshot,
• slink,
• slang,
• slingback,
• slowing,
• slaying,
• sling.

Conjugate verb Slings

CONDITIONAL

I would sling

we would sling

you would sling

he/she/it would sling

they would sling

FUTURE

I will sling

we will sling

you will sling

he/she/it will sling

they will sling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have slung

we will have slung

you will have slung

he/she/it will have slung

they will have slung

PAST

I slung

we slung

you slung

he/she/it slung

they slung

PAST PERFECT

I had slung

we had slung

you had slung

he/she/it had slung

they had slung

PRESENT

I sling

we sling

you sling

he/she/it slings

they sling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have slung

we have slung

you have slung

he/she/it has slung

they have slung

I am slinging

we are slinging

you are slinging

he/she/it is slinging

they are slinging

I was slinging

we were slinging

you were slinging

he/she/it was slinging

they were slinging

I will be slinging

we will be slinging

you will be slinging

he/she/it will be slinging

they will be slinging

I have been slinging

we have been slinging

you have been slinging

he/she/it has been slinging

they have been slinging

I had been slinging

we had been slinging

you had been slinging

he/she/it had been slinging

they had been slinging

I will have been slinging

we will have been slinging

you will have been slinging

he/she/it will have been slinging

they will have been slinging

I would have slung

we would have slung

you would have slung

he/she/it would have slung

they would have slung

I would be slinging

we would be slinging

you would be slinging

he/she/it would be slinging

they would be slinging

I would have been slinging

we would have been slinging

you would have been slinging

he/she/it would have been slinging

they would have been slinging