fling-flung-flung

1. VERB

If you fling something somewhere, you throw it there using a lot of force.

• The woman flung the cup at him.
• He once seized my knitting, flinging it across the room.

3. VERB

If you fling a part of your body in a particular direction, especially your arms or head, you move it there suddenly.

• She flung her arms around my neck and kissed me.
• = throw

2. VERB

If you fling yourself somewhere, you move or jump there suddenly and with a lot of force.

• He flung himself to the floor.

6. VERB

If you fling yourself into a particular activity, you do it with a lot of enthusiasm and energy.

• She flung herself into her career.

.... Cobuild