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sling

/ˈslɪŋ/

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noun

Schleuder

An instrument for throwing stones or other missiles, consisting of a short strap with two strings fastened to its ends, or with a string fastened to one end and a light stick to the other.

Examples :

"The boy practiced using his sling, aiming for the target in the backyard. "

Der Junge übte die Benutzung seiner Schleuder und zielte auf das Ziel im Hinterhof.

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noun

Armschlinge

A kind of hanging bandage put around the neck, in which a wounded arm or hand is supported.

Examples :

"The doctor wrapped a sling around his arm to support his injured wrist. "

Der Arzt legte ihm eine Armschlinge um, um sein verletztes Handgelenk zu stützen.

medicine anatomy aid

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noun

Tragetuch, Schlinge

A loop of cloth, worn around the neck, for supporting a baby or other such load.

Examples :

"The mother carried her baby comfortably in a fabric sling. "

Die Mutter trug ihr Baby bequem in einem Tragetuch.

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Schlinge, Hebezeug

A loop of rope, or a rope or chain with hooks, for suspending a barrel, bale, or other heavy object, in hoisting or lowering.

Examples :

"The construction worker used the sling to lift the heavy concrete block. "

Der Bauarbeiter benutzte das Hebezeug, um den schweren Betonblock anzuheben.

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Riemen, Gurt

A strap attached to a firearm, for suspending it from the shoulder.

Examples :

"The hunter carefully adjusted the sling on his rifle before heading into the woods. "

Der Jäger justierte sorgfältig den Riemen an seinem Gewehr, bevor er in den Wald ging.

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Schlingen

(chiefly in the plural) A band of rope or iron for securing a yard to a mast.

Examples :

"The sailboat's slings were too weak, so the crew had to replace them. "

Die Schlingen des Segelboots waren zu schwach, also musste die Crew sie ersetzen.

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noun

Schleudern, Wurf

The act or motion of hurling as with a sling; a throw; figuratively, a stroke.

Examples :

"The pitcher's powerful sling of the baseball sent it flying into the outfield. "

Der kraftvolle Wurf des Pitchers mit dem Baseball schickte ihn ins Outfield.

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Schlinge, Schlaufe

A loop of rope or fabric tape used for various purposes: e.g. as part of a runner, or providing extra protection when abseiling or belaying.

Examples :

"The climber used a sling to extend her protection point on the rock face. "

Der Kletterer benutzte eine Schlinge, um ihren Sicherungspunkt an der Felswand zu verlängern.

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Ein Getränk, das aus einer Spirituose (normalerweise Gin) und gesüßtem Wasser besteht

A drink composed of a spirit (usually gin) and water sweetened.

Examples :

"a Singapore sling"

ein Singapore Sling

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verb

Schleudern, werfen

To throw with a circular or arcing motion.

Examples :

"The baseball pitcher expertly slung the ball towards home plate. "

Der Baseball-Pitcher schleuderte den Ball gekonnt in Richtung Homeplate.

action sport weapon

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verb

Schleudern

To throw with a sling.

Examples :

"The boy practiced in the backyard, hoping to sling the stone further each time. "

Der Junge übte im Garten und hoffte, den Stein jedes Mal weiter zu schleudern.

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verb

Umschlingen, anschlagen

To pass a rope around (a cask, gun, etc.) preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle.

Examples :

"The crew slinged the heavy crate around the center post to prepare for lifting it onto the truck. "

Die Mannschaft schlug die schwere Kiste um den Mittelpfosten, um sie für das Anheben auf den LKW vorzubereiten.

nautical technical action

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verb

Verkaufen, dealen

To sell, peddle, or distribute illicitly (e.g. drugs, sex, etc.).

Examples :

"The gang leader was known to sling drugs in the neighborhood. "

Der Bandenführer war dafür bekannt, im Viertel mit Drogen zu dealen.

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noun

Jungspinne

A young or infant spider, such as one raised in captivity.

Examples :

"The zookeeper carefully fed the sling a tiny cricket. "

Der Tierpfleger fütterte die Jungspinne vorsichtig mit einer winzigen Grille.

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