sling vs toy

sling and toy both are nouns.

sling and toy both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
sling	Yes	No	Yes	No
toy	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, toy is a hypernym of sling; that is, toy is a word with a broader meaning than sling:

sling: a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones
toy: an artifact designed to be played with

Other hypernyms of sling include plaything.

sling (noun)	toy (noun)
bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck	any of several breeds of very small dogs kept purely as pets
a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones	an artifact designed to be played with
a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released	a copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced size
a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel	a nonfunctional replica of something else (frequently used as a modifier)
a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice	a device regarded as providing amusement

sling (verb)	toy (verb)
hurl as if with a sling	engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously
hold or carry in a sling	manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination
move with a sling	behave carelessly or indifferently
hang loosely or freely; let swing

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