noun🔗ShareFrondesAn 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. "Le jeune berger s'entraînait avec ses frondes, espérant protéger son troupeau des loups.weaponmilitarysportutensilhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÉcharpe, attelleA 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. "Après que Mark s'est cassé le bras, il a dû porter une écharpe pour le soutenir.medicineaidChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÉcharpe de portageA 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. "La mère portait confortablement son bébé dans l'une des nombreuses écharpes de portage disponibles.wearfamilybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÉlinguesA 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. "Les ouvriers ont utilisé des élingues solides pour soulever la caisse lourde de pièces de machine sur le camion.utilitynauticaltechnicalmachineitemworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBretellesA 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. "Le chasseur a soigneusement ajusté les bretelles de son fusil avant de partir dans les bois.militaryweaponitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHaubans(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. "Les marins ont soigneusement inspecté les haubans qui maintenaient les vergues aux mâts, s'assurant qu'ils étaient suffisamment solides pour le voyage à venir.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLancer, jetThe 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. "Les lancers du joueur de baseball ont envoyé la balle par-dessus la clôture.actionweaponmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSangles, bouclesA 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. "L'alpiniste a utilisé des sangles pour fixer la corde à la paroi rocheuse.technicalsportitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUne boisson composée d'un spiritueux (généralement du gin) et d'eau sucréeA drink composed of a spirit (usually gin) and water sweetened."a Singapore sling"un Singapore SlingdrinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLancer, projeterTo throw with a circular or arcing motion."The baseball player slings the ball toward home plate with a powerful arc. "Le joueur de baseball lance la balle vers le marbre avec une trajectoire puissante.actionsportmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLancer avec une frondeTo throw with a sling."The boy skillfully slingshotted a small stone at the target. "Le garçon a habilement lancé une petite pierre sur la cible avec un lance-pierres.weaponactionsportmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÉlinguerTo 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. "Les dockers élinguent soigneusement la caisse lourde avec des cordes solides avant que la grue ne la lève sur le navire.nauticaltechnicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVendre au marché noir, dealerTo sell, peddle, or distribute illicitly (e.g. drugs, sex, etc.)."The dealer slings drugs to teenagers outside the school. "Le dealer vend de la drogue aux adolescents devant l'école.policebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAraignée(s) juvénile(s)A 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. "L'éleveur a soigneusement séparé les minuscules araignées juvéniles de leur mère pour l'empêcher de les manger.animalinsectorganismbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
