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flinging

/ˈflɪŋɪŋ/

flinging around

Translations

flinginggerund / present participle

/ˈflɪŋɪŋ/

lançantParticipe présent adjectival.

The wrestler’s flinging motion hurled his opponent to the mat.

Le mouvement lançant du lutteur a projeté son adversaire au tapis.

Synonyms

flingingnoun

flingings

lancerAction de jeter avec force ou brutalité.

The flinging of the ball across the field was impressive.

Le lancer du ballon à travers le terrain était impressionnant.

Synonyms

flingverb

flinging

Gerund

flung

Past Simple

flung

Past Participle

flinging

Gerund

/flɪŋ/

jeterLancer brutalement ou négligemment.

He flings his backpack onto the couch as soon as he gets home.

Il jette son sac à dos sur le canapé dès qu’il rentre chez lui.

projeterMouvement soudain et violent.

The horse flung its head back in protest.

Le cheval a projeté la tête en arrière en signe de protestation.

se plongerSe consacrer à une activité avec énergie ; se construit souvent avec un complément pronominal.

After the breakup, she flung herself into her studies.

Après la rupture, elle s’est plongée dans ses études.

Synonyms

toss aside

cast aside

fling aside

Definitions

flinginggerund / present participle

Throwing or casting with force; engaged in the action of flinging.

The wrestler’s flinging motion hurled his opponent to the mat.

flingingnoun

The act of throwing something with force or recklessness.

The flinging of the ball across the field was impressive.

flingverb

To throw or cast something forcefully or carelessly.

He flings his backpack onto the couch as soon as he gets home.

To move or cause to move suddenly and violently.

The horse flung its head back in protest.

To devote oneself to an activity with great energy and enthusiasm (usually used with 'oneself').

After the breakup, she flung herself into her studies.