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sling

UK
/slɪŋ/
US
/slɪŋ/

Translations

slingnoun
slings
pl
UK
/slɪŋ/
US
/slɪŋ/
élingueDans le contexte du levage et du transport de charges.
The construction workers used a sling to hoist the steel beams into place.
Les ouvriers du chantier ont utilisé une élingue pour hisser les poutres d'acier en place.
frondeArme ancienne.
The warrior skillfully used a sling to hurl stones at the approaching enemy.
Le guerrier utilisa habilement une fronde pour lancer des pierres sur l'ennemi qui approchait.
écharpeEn médecine, pour soutenir un bras blessé.
After breaking his arm, he wore a sling to keep it immobilized while it healed.
Après s'être cassé le bras, il portait une écharpe pour l'immobiliser pendant sa guérison.
Additional translations
slingCocktail; emprunt courant en français dans le registre des bars.
Synonyms
strap
fetter
harness
suspenders
band
slingverb
slung
Past Simple
slung
Past Participle
slinging
Gerund
UK
/slɪŋ/
US
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jeterJeter ou poser de façon brusque ou négligente.
She slung her bag onto the couch and collapsed beside it.
Elle a jeté son sac sur le canapé et s'est effondrée à côté.
lancerLancer vivement, avec élan.
The protester slung a rock toward the line of shields.
Le manifestant a lancé une pierre vers la ligne de boucliers.
élinguerTechnique de levage.
The crew slung the crate under the helicopter for transport.
L'équipe a élingué la caisse sous l'hélicoptère pour la transporter.
Synonyms
heave
hang
propel
drape
suspend
loop
throw
fling
hurl
toss
chuck
lob
pitch
cast
slingadjective
Attributive use, e.g. “sling bag”, “sling backpack”
en bandoulièreSe dit d'un objet porté en travers du corps avec une sangle.
He kept his camera in a compact sling bag while traveling.
Il gardait son appareil photo dans un sac compact en bandoulière pendant ses voyages.

Definitions

slingnoun
A device for throwing stones, typically consisting of a strap or loop of leather or fabric, used in ancient and medieval times as a weapon.
The warrior skillfully used a sling to hurl stones at the approaching enemy.
A bandage or soft strap looped around the neck to support an injured arm.
After breaking his arm, he wore a sling to keep it immobilized while it healed.
A type of drink, typically a cocktail made with gin, lemon juice, sugar, and soda water.
She ordered a gin sling at the bar to enjoy with her friends.
A device used to lift and carry heavy objects, often consisting of a loop of rope or chain.
The construction workers used a sling to hoist the steel beams into place.
slingverb
To throw or hurl (something) forcefully, especially by means of a sling or with a sweeping motion.
The protester slung a rock toward the line of shields.
To hang, place, or fling (something) somewhere casually or carelessly.
She slung her bag onto the couch and collapsed beside it.
To lift, carry, or suspend (an object) with the aid of a sling or similar apparatus.
The crew slung the crate under the helicopter for transport.
slingadjective
Designed to be carried or worn slung over one shoulder with a strap crossing the body.
He kept his camera in a compact sling bag while traveling.
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