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sling

/ˈslɪŋ/

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noun

Honda

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. "

El niño practicó el uso de su honda, apuntando al blanco en el patio trasero.

weapon utensil military

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noun

Cabestrillo

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. "

El médico le puso un cabestrillo en el brazo para sujetar su muñeca lesionada.

medicine anatomy aid

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noun

Cabestrillo, honda

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. "

La madre llevaba a su bebé cómodamente en un cabestrillo de tela.

wear family body item

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noun

Eslinga

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. "

El trabajador de la construcción usó la eslinga para levantar el pesado bloque de hormigón.

technical machine nautical work industry

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noun

Correa

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. "

El cazador ajustó cuidadosamente la correa de su rifle antes de adentrarse en el bosque.

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noun

Eslingas

(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. "

Las eslingas del velero eran demasiado débiles, por lo que la tripulación tuvo que reemplazarlas.

nautical sailing part structure

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Lanzamiento, tirada

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. "

El potente lanzamiento del lanzador de béisbol lo envió volando al jardín.

action weapon military

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noun

Eslinga, honda

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. "

El escalador usó una eslinga para extender su punto de protección en la pared rocosa.

technical sport sailing

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Una bebida compuesta de un licor (generalmente ginebra) y agua endulzada

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

Examples :

"a Singapore sling"

un Singapore Sling

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verb

Lanzar, arrojar

To throw with a circular or arcing motion.

Examples :

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

El lanzador de béisbol lanzó la pelota expertamente hacia el plato de home.

action sport weapon

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verb

Lanzar con una honda

To throw with a sling.

Examples :

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

El niño practicaba en el patio trasero, esperando lanzar la piedra más lejos cada vez.

action weapon military

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verb

Cingir con una eslinga

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. "

La tripulación cingió la caja pesada alrededor del poste central para prepararla para subirla al camión.

nautical technical action

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verb

Vender, traficar

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

Examples :

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

Se sabía que el líder de la pandilla traficaba con drogas en el vecindario.

police action society

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Araña joven

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

Examples :

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

El cuidador alimentó cuidadosamente a la araña joven con un pequeño grillo.

animal insect biology nature