▪ I. slung, ppl. a.1
(slʌŋ)
[f. sling v.1]
† 1. Of an animal: Dropped or cast prematurely. Cf. slunk ppl. a.
| 1750 tr. Leonardus' Mirr. Stones 82 It should be wrapt in the skin of a calf, or a slung hart, and bound to the left arm. |
2. Thrown by means of a sling.
For Sc. slung stane see sling-stone.
| 1893 Huxley Evol. & Ethics 3 It may be likened to the ascent and descent of a slung stone. |
▪ II. slung, ppl. a.2
(slʌŋ)
[f. sling v.2]
Placed in, hung or suspended by, a sling or slings.
| 1773 J. Jacob Obs. Wheel-Carriages 84 Of the method of hanging coaches, and other slung vehicles. 1868 U.S. Rep. Munit. War 242 To fire a slung rocket..from a ship against a ship would not be very difficult. 1891 Daily News 31 Oct. 5/7 Her great, open fireplace, with its slung kettle. |