(sling) noun
1. A strap or pocket with a string attached to each end, for hurling a stone or other missile by centrifugal force.
2. One of various ropes, straps, chains, or the like, for suspending or hoisting something, for holding up an injured limb, lifting and supporting an animal, in case of lameness or other need, carrying a rifle, etc.
3. Naut. A rope or chain by which a lower yard or a gaff is suspended; also, in the plural, the middle portion of a yard.
4. The act of slinging; a sudden throw; cast; fling. [<v.]
—v. slung, sling·ing v.t.
1. To fling from or as from a sling; hurl.
2. To place or hang up in or as in a sling; move or hoist, as by a rope or tackle.
—v.i.
3. To move at an easy gait. See synonyms under SEND¹. [<ON slyngva hurl]
—sling′er noun

(sling) noun U.S.
A drink of brandy, whisky, or gin, with sugar and nutmeg, lemon juice, and hot or cold water.
—v.i. U.S. Colloq. To drink slings; take an alcoholic drink. [Cf. G schlingen swallow]