slings Meaning

noun

Hondas

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 shepherd boy practiced with his slings, hoping to protect his flock from wolves. "

El pastorcillo practicaba con sus hondas, esperando proteger a su rebaño de los lobos.

noun

Cabestrillo

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

Examples :

"After Mark broke his arm, he had to wear slings to support it. "

Después de que Mark se rompió el brazo, tuvo que usar un cabestrillo para sostenerlo.

medicine aid

noun

Portabebés, cabestrillo

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

Examples :

"The mother carried her baby comfortably in one of the many types of baby slings available. "

La madre cargaba a su bebé cómodamente en uno de los muchos tipos de portabebés disponibles.

wear family body

noun

Eslingas

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 workers used strong slings to lift the heavy crate of machine parts onto the truck. "

Los trabajadores usaron eslingas fuertes para levantar la pesada caja de piezas de la máquina sobre el camión.

utility nautical technical machine item work

noun

Correas

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

Examples :

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

El cazador ajustó cuidadosamente las correas de su rifle antes de adentrarse en el bosque.

military weapon item

noun

Eslingas

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

Examples :

"The sailors carefully inspected the slings holding the yards to the masts, ensuring they were strong enough for the upcoming voyage. "

Los marineros inspeccionaron cuidadosamente las eslingas que sujetaban las vergas a los mástiles, asegurándose de que fueran lo suficientemente fuertes para el próximo viaje.

nautical sailing

noun

Lanzamiento, tirada

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

Examples :

"The baseball player's slings sent the ball soaring over the fence. "

Los lanzamientos del jugador de béisbol enviaron la pelota volando por encima de la valla.

action weapon military

noun

Eslingas, bucles

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 rock climber used slings to secure the rope to the cliff face. "

El escalador usó eslingas para asegurar la cuerda a la pared del acantilado.

technical sport item

noun

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

drink

verb

Lanzar, arrojar

To throw with a circular or arcing motion.

Examples :

"The baseball player slings the ball toward home plate with a powerful arc. "

El jugador de béisbol lanza la pelota hacia el plato de home con un arco potente.

action sport military

verb

Lanzar con una honda

To throw with a sling.

Examples :

"The boy skillfully slingshotted a small stone at the target. "

El niño lanzó hábilmente una pequeña piedra al blanco con una honda.

weapon action sport military

verb

Cingir

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

Examples :

"The dockworkers carefully slings the heavy crate with strong ropes before the crane lifts it onto the ship. "

Los trabajadores del muelle cingen cuidadosamente la caja pesada con cuerdas fuertes antes de que la grúa la levante sobre el barco.

nautical technical machine

verb

Vender ilegalmente, traficar

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

Examples :

"The dealer slings drugs to teenagers outside the school. "

El traficante vende drogas a adolescentes afuera de la escuela.

police business

noun

Arañas jóvenes

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

Examples :

"The breeder carefully separated the tiny slings from their mother to prevent her from eating them. "

El criador separó cuidadosamente las pequeñas arañas jóvenes de su madre para evitar que se las comiera.

animal insect organism biology nature

Meanings

Hondas

Examples :

"The shepherd boy practiced with his slings, hoping to protect his flock from wolves. "

El pastorcillo practicaba con sus hondas, esperando proteger a su rebaño de los lobos.

Cabestrillo

Examples :

"After Mark broke his arm, he had to wear slings to support it. "

Después de que Mark se rompió el brazo, tuvo que usar un cabestrillo para sostenerlo.

Portabebés, cabestrillo

Examples :

"The mother carried her baby comfortably in one of the many types of baby slings available. "

La madre cargaba a su bebé cómodamente en uno de los muchos tipos de portabebés disponibles.

Eslingas

Examples :

"The workers used strong slings to lift the heavy crate of machine parts onto the truck. "

Los trabajadores usaron eslingas fuertes para levantar la pesada caja de piezas de la máquina sobre el camión.

Correas

Examples :

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

El cazador ajustó cuidadosamente las correas de su rifle antes de adentrarse en el bosque.

Eslingas

Examples :

"The sailors carefully inspected the slings holding the yards to the masts, ensuring they were strong enough for the upcoming voyage. "

Los marineros inspeccionaron cuidadosamente las eslingas que sujetaban las vergas a los mástiles, asegurándose de que fueran lo suficientemente fuertes para el próximo viaje.

Lanzamiento, tirada

Examples :

"The baseball player's slings sent the ball soaring over the fence. "

Los lanzamientos del jugador de béisbol enviaron la pelota volando por encima de la valla.

Eslingas, bucles

Examples :

"The rock climber used slings to secure the rope to the cliff face. "

El escalador usó eslingas para asegurar la cuerda a la pared del acantilado.

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

Examples :

"a Singapore sling"

un Singapore Sling

Lanzar, arrojar

Examples :

"The baseball player slings the ball toward home plate with a powerful arc. "

El jugador de béisbol lanza la pelota hacia el plato de home con un arco potente.

Lanzar con una honda

Examples :

"The boy skillfully slingshotted a small stone at the target. "

El niño lanzó hábilmente una pequeña piedra al blanco con una honda.

Cingir

Examples :

"The dockworkers carefully slings the heavy crate with strong ropes before the crane lifts it onto the ship. "

Los trabajadores del muelle cingen cuidadosamente la caja pesada con cuerdas fuertes antes de que la grúa la levante sobre el barco.

Vender ilegalmente, traficar

Examples :

"The dealer slings drugs to teenagers outside the school. "

El traficante vende drogas a adolescentes afuera de la escuela.

Arañas jóvenes

Examples :

"The breeder carefully separated the tiny slings from their mother to prevent her from eating them. "

El criador separó cuidadosamente las pequeñas arañas jóvenes de su madre para evitar que se las comiera.

Related Words

suspending verb

Suspender, detener temporalmente

protection noun

Protección, resguardo

supporting verb

Sostener, apoyar

preparatory adjective

preparatorio, preparativo

comfortably adverb

Cómodamente

instrument noun

Instrumento musical

skillfully adverb

Hábilmente, con destreza

slingshotted verb

Lanzado como una honda

figuratively adverb

Figuradamente

dockworkers noun

Estibadores, trabajadores portuarios

distribute verb

Distribuir, repartir