Sling

/ˈslɪŋ/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:6 ptsWWF:9 pts5 letters

Definition of Sling

noun

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.

verb

To throw with a circular or arcing motion.
To throw with a sling.
To pass a rope around (a cask, gun, etc.) preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle.
To sell, peddle, or distribute illicitly (e.g. drugs, sex, etc.).

Anagrams of Sling

Exact Anagrams

1 word using all 5 letters:

Words You Can Make

13 words can be made from the letters in "sling":

5-LETTER WORDS

4-LETTER WORDS

gins ling lins nils sign sing

3-LETTER WORDS

gin ins lin lis nil sin

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "sling" and rearranging:

+aalgins aligns lasing liangs ligans

+eingles single

+ologins losing soling

+ulungis sluing

+ylyings lysing singly

Related Word Patterns

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Rhyming Words

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