noun🔗ShareSchleuderAn 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."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.weaponutensilmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareArmschlingeA kind of hanging bandage put around the neck, in which a wounded arm or hand is supported."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.medicineanatomyaidChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTragetuch, SchlingeA loop of cloth, worn around the neck, for supporting a baby or other such load."The mother carried her baby comfortably in a fabric sling. "Die Mutter trug ihr Baby bequem in einem Tragetuch.wearfamilybodyitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchlinge, HebezeugA loop of rope, or a rope or chain with hooks, for suspending a barrel, bale, or other heavy object, in hoisting or lowering."The construction worker used the sling to lift the heavy concrete block. "Der Bauarbeiter benutzte das Hebezeug, um den schweren Betonblock anzuheben.technicalmachinenauticalworkindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRiemen, GurtA strap attached to a firearm, for suspending it from the shoulder."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.militaryweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchlingen(chiefly in the plural) A band of rope or iron for securing a yard to a mast."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.nauticalsailingpartstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchleudern, WurfThe act or motion of hurling as with a sling; a throw; figuratively, a stroke."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.actionweaponmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchlinge, SchlaufeA 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."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.technicalsportsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEin Getränk, das aus einer Spirituose (normalerweise Gin) und gesüßtem Wasser bestehtA drink composed of a spirit (usually gin) and water sweetened."a Singapore sling"ein Singapore SlingdrinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchleudern, werfenTo throw with a circular or arcing motion."The baseball pitcher expertly slung the ball towards home plate. "Der Baseball-Pitcher schleuderte den Ball gekonnt in Richtung Homeplate.actionsportweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchleudernTo throw with a sling."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.actionweaponmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareUmschlingen, anschlagenTo pass a rope around (a cask, gun, etc.) preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle."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.nauticaltechnicalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerkaufen, dealenTo sell, peddle, or distribute illicitly (e.g. drugs, sex, etc.)."The gang leader was known to sling drugs in the neighborhood. "Der Bandenführer war dafür bekannt, im Viertel mit Drogen zu dealen.policeactionsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareJungspinneA young or infant spider, such as one raised in captivity."The zookeeper carefully fed the sling a tiny cricket. "Der Tierpfleger fütterte die Jungspinne vorsichtig mit einer winzigen Grille.animalinsectbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
