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How to pronounce “sling”

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Pronunciation guide for sling

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of sling with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: The unheard story of David and Goliathout of his pocket, puts it in his sling
Definition summary: To throw with a circular or arcing motion.

Example 1 of 8

The unheard story of David and Goliath

out of his pocket, puts it in his sling

[Verb]
To throw with a circular or arcing motion.
To throw with a sling.
(nautical) To pass a rope around (a cask, gun, etc.) preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle.
(slang) To sell, peddle, or distribute (often illicitly, e.g. drugs, sex, etc.).
[Noun]
(weaponry) 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.
A kind of hanging bandage put around the neck, in which a wounded arm or hand is supported.
A loop of cloth, worn around the neck, for supporting a baby or other such load.
A loop of rope, or a rope or chain with hooks, for suspending a barrel, bale, or other heavy object, in hoisting or lowering.
A strap attached to a firearm, for suspending it from the shoulder.
(nautical, chiefly in the plural) A band of rope or iron for securing a yard to a mast.
The act or motion of hurling as with a sling; a throw; figuratively, a stroke.
(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.
A drink composed of a spirit (usually gin) and water sweetened.