An act of throwing, often violently.
An act of moving the limbs or body with violent movements, especially in a dance.
the fling of a horse
An act or period of unrestrained indulgence.
When I was as young as you, I had my fling. I led a life of pleasure.
To throw with violence or quick movement; to hurl.
'Tis Fate that casts the Dice, and as she flings, Of Kings makes Pedants, and of Pedants Kings.
A surname.
From Middle English fling, from the verb (see below). Compare Icelandic flengur (“a fast sprint”).
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To move (oneself) abruptly or violently; to rush or dash.
And crop-full, out of doors he flings.
To throw; to wince; to flounce.
The horse flung most potently, making his heels fly aloft in the air.