Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who uses a sling to throw something: A "slinger" is someone who operates a sling, a simple weapon or tool consisting of a pouch and cords, used to hurl stones or other projectiles with force.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The ancient army included skilled slingers who could hit targets from a distance.
  • He practiced daily to become an accurate slinger with his homemade sling.

Advanced Usage

• "Slinger" in historical/military context: Often refers to a soldier or warrior specializing in using a sling as a weapon.
  • The Carthaginian forces were known for their effective Balearic slingers.
• "Slinger" in modern/industrial context: Can refer to a worker who operates machinery (like a concrete slinger) that hurls or places materials.
  • The construction site hired a concrete slinger to place the wet mix efficiently.

Variants and Related Words

• Sling (n/v): The tool/weapon used for throwing; the act of throwing with such a tool.
  • He put a stone in his sling. / He can sling a stone very far.
• Slinging (n/gerund): The action or skill of using a sling.
  • Slinging requires good hand-eye coordination.

Synonyms

• Hurler: One who throws something with force.
• Projector: One who propels an object (less common for this specific tool).

Related Phrases

• "Sling one's hook" (idiom, British, informal): To leave or go away. (Note: This idiom uses "sling" as a verb, not directly "slinger").
  • It's late, I think I'll sling my hook.

Noun

1. a person who uses a sling to throw something