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sling

/ˈslɪŋ/

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noun

Fronde

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. "

Le garçon s'est entraîné à utiliser sa fronde, visant la cible dans le jardin.

weapon utensil military

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noun

Écharpe, attelle

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. "

Le médecin a mis une écharpe autour de son bras pour soutenir son poignet blessé.

medicine anatomy aid

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Écharpe de portage, écharpe

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 mère portait confortablement son bébé dans une écharpe de portage.

wear family body item

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Élingue

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. "

L'ouvrier du bâtiment a utilisé l'élingue pour soulever le bloc de béton lourd.

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Sangle

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. "

Le chasseur a soigneusement ajusté la sangle de son fusil avant de s'enfoncer dans les bois.

military weapon

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Ficelles

(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. "

Les ficelles du voilier étaient trop faibles, l'équipage a donc dû les remplacer.

nautical sailing part structure

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Lancer, jet

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. "

Le lancer puissant du lanceur de baseball l'a envoyé voler dans le champ extérieur.

action weapon military

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Élingue, boucle

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. "

L'alpiniste a utilisé une élingue pour étendre son point de protection sur la paroi rocheuse.

technical sport sailing

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Une boisson composée d'un spiritueux (généralement du gin) et d'eau sucrée

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

Examples :

"a Singapore sling"

un Singapore Sling

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verb

Lancer, projeter

To throw with a circular or arcing motion.

Examples :

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

Le lanceur de baseball a expertement lancé la balle vers le marbre.

action sport weapon

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verb

Lancer avec une fronde

To throw with a sling.

Examples :

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

Le garçon s'entraînait dans le jardin, espérant lancer la pierre plus loin à chaque fois.

action weapon military

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verb

Passer une élingue autour de

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. "

L'équipage a passé une élingue autour de la caisse lourde autour du poteau central pour la préparer à être soulevée sur le camion.

nautical technical action

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verb

Vendre, dealer

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

Examples :

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

Le chef de gang était connu pour dealer de la drogue dans le quartier.

police action society

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Araignée juvénile

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

Examples :

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

Le gardien de zoo a soigneusement nourri l'araignée juvénile avec un petit grillon.

animal insect biology nature