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flinging

/flɪŋɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does flinging mean?

verb

To throw or propel something with a sudden, forceful motion, often in a curved or spinning path. To move or swing something quickly and energetically.

Example

"She flung her arms around him, embracing him tightly."

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