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sling 1
(slĭng)n.
1.
a. A weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a stone is whirled and then let fly.
b. A slingshot.
2. A looped rope, strap, or chain for supporting, cradling, or hoisting something, especially:
a. A band suspended from the neck to support an injured arm or hand.
b. A length of fabric worn on the body for carrying an infant.
c. A strap of a shoe that fits over the heel.
d. A strap used to carry a rifle over the shoulder.
e. Nautical A rope or chain that attaches to the mast and supports a yard.
3. The act of hurling something.
tr.v. slung (slŭng), sling·ing, slings
Idiom: 1.
a. To hurl with a sling: sling stones.
b. To throw or fling: "He ripped out the fish guts and slung them to the gulls" (Donna Morrissey).
2.
a. To move by means of a sling; raise or lower in a sling: sling cargo into a hold.
b. To place in a hanging or supported position: sling a towel over one's shoulder.
slings and arrows
Difficulties or hardships.
[Middle English slinge.]
sling′er n.
sling 2
(slĭng)n.
A drink consisting of brandy, whiskey, or gin, sweetened and usually lemon-flavored.
[Origin unknown.]
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sling
(slɪŋ)n
1. (Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) a simple weapon consisting of a loop of leather, etc, in which a stone is whirled and then let fly
2. (Mechanical Engineering) a rope or strap by which something may be secured or lifted
3. (Mechanical Engineering) a rope net swung from a crane, used for loading and unloading cargo
4. (Nautical Terms) nautical
a. a halyard for a yard
b. (often plural) the part of a yard where the sling is attached
5. (Medicine) med a wide piece of cloth suspended from the neck for supporting an injured hand or arm across the front of the body
6. a loop or band attached to an object for carrying
7. (Mountaineering) mountaineering a loop of rope or tape used for support in belays, abseils, etc
8. the act of slinging
vb, slings, slinging or slung
9. (tr) to hurl with or as if with a sling
10. (Mechanical Engineering) to attach a sling or slings to (a load, etc)
11. (tr) to carry or hang loosely from or as if from a sling: to sling washing from the line.
12. informal to throw
13. (Industrial Relations & HR Terms) (intr) informal Austral to pay a part of one's wages or profits as a bribe or tip
[C13: perhaps of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse slyngva to hurl, Old High German slingan]
ˈslinger n
sling
(slɪŋ)n
(Brewing) a mixed drink with a spirit base, usually sweetened
[C19: of uncertain origin]
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sling1
(slɪŋ)n., v. slung, sling•ing. n.
1. a device for hurling a missile by hand, usually consisting of a strap with a string at each end that is whirled around in a circle to gain momentum before the missile is released.
2. a slingshot.
3. a strap or band forming a loop by which something is suspended, supported, or carried, as a bandage for an injured arm.
4. an act or instance of slinging.
5. a rope, chain, net, etc., for hoisting or holding freight.
v.t. 6. to throw or hurl; fling.
7. to place in or move by a sling, as freight.
8. to hang by a sling or place so as to swing loosely.
Idioms: slings and arrows, harsh criticism.
[1175–1225; (v.) Middle English slyngen < Old Norse slyngva to sling, fling, c. Old English slingan to wind, twist]
sling2
(slɪŋ)n.
an iced drink typically of gin, lemon or lime juice, sugar, and water or soda.
[1785–95, Amer.; of uncertain orig.]
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sling
Past participle: slung
Gerund: slinging
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| Noun | 1. | sling - a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice highball - a mixed drink made of alcoholic liquor mixed with water or a carbonated beverage and served in a tall glass brandy sling - a sling made with brandy gin sling - a sling made with gin rum sling - a sling made with rum |
| 2. |  sling - a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones | |
| 3. |  sling - a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heelshoe - footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material | |
| 4. | sling - a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released weapon, weapon system, arm - any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting; "he was licensed to carry a weapon" | |
| 5. |  sling - bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck | |
| Verb | 1. | sling - hurl as if with a sling |
| 2. | sling - hang loosely or freely; let swing | |
| 3. | sling - move with a sling; "sling the cargo onto the ship" | |
| 4. | sling - hold or carry in a sling; "he cannot button his shirt with his slinged arm" |
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sling
verb
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sling
nounverb1. To send through the air with a motion of the hand or arm:
Informal: fire.
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Translations
حَمَّالَةحَمّالَة البُنْدُقِيَّهشَبَكة حِبال الرَّفْعمِقلاعيُعَلِّق، يُدَلّي
hoditpáskaprakřemensmyčkový závěs
slyngestrophængerem
kantosidelingotalinko
povoj
elhajítkarfelkötõ kendõvállszíj
axlarólfatlií ólkastastroffa
吊り包帯
삼각건
paraištėperpetės raištisstropas
cilpalingas veida apsējsmestpārmest pār plecuplecu siksna
sťahovacie lano
prevezavrečizagnati
mitella
kol askısıtüfek kayışıasıp sallandırmakbucurgat halatıfırlatıp atmak
băng đeo vào cổ
sling
[slɪŋ] (slung (vb: pt, pp))A. N
1. (= weapon) → honda f
2. (Med) → cabestrillo m
to have one's arm in a sling → llevar el brazo en cabestrillo
to have one's ass in a sling (esp US) → estar con el culo a rastras, tener la soga al cuello
to have one's arm in a sling → llevar el brazo en cabestrillo
to have one's ass in a sling (esp US) → estar con el culo a rastras, tener la soga al cuello
3. (Naut) → eslinga f
4. (for rifle etc) → portafusil m
B. VT
1. (= throw) → arrojar, lanzar, echar
to sling sth over or across one's shoulder → lanzar algo al hombro
with a rifle slung across his shoulder → con un fusil en bandolera
to sling sth over to sb → tirar algo a algn
to sling sth over or across one's shoulder → lanzar algo al hombro
with a rifle slung across his shoulder → con un fusil en bandolera
to sling sth over to sb → tirar algo a algn
4. (Naut) → eslingar
sling out VT + ADV
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
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sling
vb: pret, ptp <slung>n
vt
(= throw) → schleudern; (inf) → schmeißen (inf); to sling something away → etw wegschleudern/wegschmeißen (inf); to sling something over to somebody (inf) → jdm etw zuschmeißen (inf); he slung the box onto his back → er warf sich (dat) → die Kiste auf den Rücken; to sling one’s hook (Brit fig inf) → Leine ziehen (inf)
(= hoist with a sling) → in einer Schlinge hochziehen
(= hang) → aufhängen
sling
:slingback
n slings → Slings pl, → Slingpumps pl
sling bag
n (US) → Schultertasche f
slingshot
n (US) → (Stein)schleuder f
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sling
[slɪŋ] (slung (vb: pt, pp))1. n (weapon) → fionda; (catapult) → catapulta (Med) → fascia a tracolla (Mountaineering) → anello di fettuccia
to have one's arm in a sling → avere un braccio al collo
to have one's arm in a sling → avere un braccio al collo
2. vt (fam) (throw) → scagliare; (hang, hammock) → appendere
to sling over or across one's shoulder (rifle, load) → mettere in spalla (coat, shawl) → buttarsi sulle spalle
to sling over or across one's shoulder (rifle, load) → mettere in spalla (coat, shawl) → buttarsi sulle spalle
sling out vt + adv (fam) (object) → buttare via; (person) → buttare fuori
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
sling
(sliŋ) noun1. a type of bandage hanging from the neck or shoulders to support an injured arm. He had his broken arm in a sling.
2. a band of cloth etc worn over the shoulder for supporting a rifle etc on the back.
3. a looped arrangement of ropes, chains etc for supporting, hoisting, carrying and lowering heavy objects.
verb – past tense, past participle slung (slaŋ) – 1. to throw violently. The boy slung a stone at the dog.
2. to support, hang or swing by means of a strap, sling etc. He had a camera and binoculars slung round his neck.
ˈslingshot noun (American) a catapult.
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sling
→ حَمَّالَة závěs slynge Schlinge σφεντόνα cabestrillo kantoside écharpe povoj fascia 吊り包帯 삼각건 draagband slynge proca alça петля mitella ห่วงเชือก สายหนัง หรือโซ่สำหรับดึงรั้งของ kol askısı băng đeo vào cổ 背带Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
sling
n. cabestrillo, soporte de vendaje.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
sling
n cabestrilloEnglish-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.