Plural of fling
regular plural
The plural of fling is flings.
Forms of fling
| Singular | fling /ˈflɪŋ/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | flings |
| Countable | countable |
Flings in a sentence
- Williams flings her characters — ghosts and teenagers and seekers — across the desert with a kind of narratorial rage.2015 September 2, Dan Kois, “The Misanthropic Genius of Joy Williams”, in New York Times. From the entry narratorial
- Although constantly upstaged by Miss Moore's vocal flings, Cary Grant brought the appropriate note of light comedy to his role.1973, Jerry Vermilye, Cary Grant, New York: Galahad Books, →ISBN, page 56. From the entry upstage
- Pini flings the bow-line wharfwards — anywhere.1925 August, Paul J. Haaren, “Faatoai to Papeete—Personally Conducted”, in Yachting, volume XXXVIII, number II, page 34, column 1. From the entry wharfwards
- In the corner of the door jamb, the spider flings legfuls of web over the moth, spinning it around like a chunk of wood on a lathe.2008, Forrest Gander, As a Friend, page 73. From the entry legful
- The bedside clock reads only five minutes past six, but he flings back the covers, tearing the sheet from my grasp to reveal my spread out, night-gowned, bed-jacketed figure.2004, Pat Rahmann, chapter 10, in First Reveille, Trafford Publishing, →ISBN, page 97. From the entry bed-jacketed
Meaning of fling
- noun An act of throwing, often violently.
- noun An act of moving the limbs or body with violent movements, especially in a dance.
- noun An act or period of unrestrained indulgence, enthusiasm, or both.
Questions about the plural of fling
- What is the plural of fling?
- The plural of fling is flings.
- Is fling countable?
- Fling is a countable noun.
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