slinging vs sling

slinging and sling both are nouns.

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

slinging (noun)	sling (noun)
throwing with a wide motion (as if with a sling)	bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck
	a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones
	a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released
	a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel
	a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice

slinging (verb)	sling (verb)
	hurl as if with a sling
	hold or carry in a sling
	move with a sling
	hang loosely or freely; let swing