What is the meaning of sling?

noun

• A highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice.
• A plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones.
  • synonyms: slingshot, catapult
• A shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel.
  • synonyms: slingback
• A simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released.
• Bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck.
  • synonyms: scarf bandage, triangular bandage

verb

• Hurl as if with a sling.
  • synonyms: catapult
• Hang loosely or freely; let swing.
• Move with a sling.
  • usage: "sling the cargo onto the ship"
• Hold or carry in a sling.
  • usage: "he cannot button his shirt with his slinged arm"