What is another word for Flinger?

Pronunciation: [flˈɪŋɡə] (IPA)

Flinger is a word that describes someone who throws or tosses something with force or in a careless manner. There are many synonyms for this word, each having a slightly different connotation. Some common synonyms include tosser, hurler, caster, thrower, and slinger. These words can be used interchangeably to describe a person who is throwing something, but each has its own unique implications. For example, hurler might suggest a greater degree of force or momentum than tosser, while caster might suggest a more precise or controlled type of throwing. Regardless of the specific synonym used, they all convey the idea of someone who is flinging or throwing something with great speed and force.

What are the hypernyms for Flinger?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Flinger

Other boys found the first honor as climber, runner, rock-Flinger, wrestler, swimmer, and fighter open once more to them, and were free from the silent and somewhat contemptuous gaze of him who, however they looked down on him, was a sort of silent power among them.
"The Burial of the Guns"
Thomas Nelson Page
A visit in May to the Italian cantatrice separated from her husband, would render the maiden an accomplished Flinger of caps over the windmills.
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The Feds are going to learn that your Flinger is gone; be sure of that.
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Burt L. Standish

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