1 C1 informal
To throw or fling something in the direction of a target.
"He slung the ball for the goal post but missed by a metre."
inseparable
sling for
C1 informal inseparable transitive
To throw or fling something toward a target.
In plain English
Throw something at something or aim it at a target.
What does "sling for" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To sling (throw) something aimed for a target — transparent.
Actually means
Throw something at something or aim it at a target.
Usage tip
A fairly rare and informal expression, primarily British. Most commonly encountered in descriptions of physical altercations or sports. Not widely used in mainstream English.
Words that pair with "sling for"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
stone ball object it mud target
How to conjugate "sling for"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
sling for
I/you/we/they
3rd person
slings for
he/she/it
Past simple
slinged for
yesterday
Past participle
slinged for
have + pp
-ing form
slinging for
continuous
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