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flinging

/ˈflɪŋɪŋ/

flinging around

Translations

flinginggerund / present participle

/ˈflɪŋɪŋ/

Synonyms

flingingnoun

flingings

швыряние

The child's flinging of toys annoyed the parents.

Швыряние игрушек ребенком раздражало родителей.

бросание

The flinging of the ball was impressive.

Бросание мяча было впечатляющим.

метание

The athlete's flinging of the javelin was remarkable.

Метание копья спортсмена было замечательным.

Additional translations

Synonyms

flingverb

flinging

Gerund

flung

Past Simple

flung

Past Participle

flinging

Gerund

/flɪŋ/

Synonyms

fling aside

cast aside

toss 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.