noun🔗ShareHondaAn 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. "El niño practicó el uso de su honda, apuntando al blanco en el patio trasero.weaponutensilmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCabestrilloA 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. "El médico le puso un cabestrillo en el brazo para sujetar su muñeca lesionada.medicineanatomyaidChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCabestrillo, hondaA 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. "La madre llevaba a su bebé cómodamente en un cabestrillo de tela.wearfamilybodyitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEslingaA 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. "El trabajador de la construcción usó la eslinga para levantar el pesado bloque de hormigón.technicalmachinenauticalworkindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCorreaA 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. "El cazador ajustó cuidadosamente la correa de su rifle antes de adentrarse en el bosque.militaryweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEslingas(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. "Las eslingas del velero eran demasiado débiles, por lo que la tripulación tuvo que reemplazarlas.nauticalsailingpartstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLanzamiento, tiradaThe 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. "El potente lanzamiento del lanzador de béisbol lo envió volando al jardín.actionweaponmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEslinga, hondaA 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. "El escalador usó una eslinga para extender su punto de protección en la pared rocosa.technicalsportsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUna bebida compuesta de un licor (generalmente ginebra) y agua endulzadaA drink composed of a spirit (usually gin) and water sweetened."a Singapore sling"un Singapore SlingdrinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLanzar, arrojarTo throw with a circular or arcing motion."The baseball pitcher expertly slung the ball towards home plate. "El lanzador de béisbol lanzó la pelota expertamente hacia el plato de home.actionsportweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLanzar con una hondaTo throw with a sling."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.actionweaponmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCingir con una eslingaTo 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. "La tripulación cingió la caja pesada alrededor del poste central para prepararla para subirla al camión.nauticaltechnicalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVender, traficarTo sell, peddle, or distribute illicitly (e.g. drugs, sex, etc.)."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.policeactionsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAraña jovenA young or infant spider, such as one raised in captivity."The zookeeper carefully fed the sling a tiny cricket. "El cuidador alimentó cuidadosamente a la araña joven con un pequeño grillo.animalinsectbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
