noun🔗ShareSchleudernAn 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 shepherd boy practiced with his slings, hoping to protect his flock from wolves. "Der Hirtenjunge übte mit seinen Schleudern und hoffte, seine Herde vor Wölfen zu schützen.weaponmilitarysportutensilhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareArmschlingeA kind of hanging bandage put around the neck, in which a wounded arm or hand is supported."After Mark broke his arm, he had to wear slings to support it. "Nachdem Mark sich den Arm gebrochen hatte, musste er eine Armschlinge tragen, um ihn zu stützen.medicineaidChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTragetuch, TrageA loop of cloth, worn around the neck, for supporting a baby or other such load."The mother carried her baby comfortably in one of the many types of baby slings available. "Die Mutter trug ihr Baby bequem in einer der vielen Arten von Babytragetüchern, die erhältlich sind.wearfamilybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchlingen, 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 workers used strong slings to lift the heavy crate of machine parts onto the truck. "Die Arbeiter benutzten starke Schlingen, um die schwere Kiste mit Maschinenteilen auf den Lastwagen zu heben.utilitynauticaltechnicalmachineitemworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGewehrriemenA strap attached to a firearm, for suspending it from the shoulder."The hunter carefully adjusted the slings on his rifle before heading out into the woods. "Der Jäger justierte sorgfältig die Gewehrriemen an seinem Gewehr, bevor er in den Wald ging.militaryweaponitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWanten(chiefly in the plural) A band of rope or iron for securing a yard to a mast."The sailors carefully inspected the slings holding the yards to the masts, ensuring they were strong enough for the upcoming voyage. "Die Seeleute inspizierten sorgfältig die Wanten, die die Rahen an den Masten hielten, und stellten sicher, dass sie stark genug für die bevorstehende Reise waren.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchleudern, WurfThe act or motion of hurling as with a sling; a throw; figuratively, a stroke."The baseball player's slings sent the ball soaring over the fence. "Die Würfe des Baseballspielers schickten den Ball über den Zaun.actionweaponmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchlingen, SchlaufenA 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 rock climber used slings to secure the rope to the cliff face. "Der Kletterer benutzte Schlingen, um das Seil an der Felswand zu befestigen.technicalsportitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEin Getränk, das aus Spirituosen (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 player slings the ball toward home plate with a powerful arc. "Der Baseballspieler schleudert den Ball mit einem kraftvollen Bogen in Richtung Homeplate.actionsportmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchleudernTo throw with a sling."The boy skillfully slingshotted a small stone at the target. "Der Junge schleuderte gekonnt einen kleinen Stein auf das Ziel.weaponactionsportmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareUmschlingen, anschlagenTo pass a rope around (a cask, gun, etc.) preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle."The dockworkers carefully slings the heavy crate with strong ropes before the crane lifts it onto the ship. "Die Hafenarbeiter umschlingen die schwere Kiste vorsichtig mit starken Seilen, bevor der Kran sie auf das Schiff hebt.nauticaltechnicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVertreiben, dealenTo sell, peddle, or distribute illicitly (e.g. drugs, sex, etc.)."The dealer slings drugs to teenagers outside the school. "Der Dealer dealt Drogen an Teenager vor der Schule.policebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareJungspinne, JungspinnenA young or infant spider, such as one raised in captivity."The breeder carefully separated the tiny slings from their mother to prevent her from eating them. "Der Züchter trennte die winzigen Jungspinnen vorsichtig von ihrer Mutter, um zu verhindern, dass sie sie frisst.animalinsectorganismbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
