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sling

/ˈslɪŋ/

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noun

Праща

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. "

Мальчик практиковался в использовании своей пращи, целясь в мишень на заднем дворе.

weapon utensil military

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noun

Повязка для руки

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. "

Врач наложил повязку на его руку, чтобы поддержать его поврежденное запястье.

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Слинг, перевязь

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. "

Мать удобно несла своего ребенка в тканевом слинге.

wear family body item

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Строп

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. "

Строитель использовал строп, чтобы поднять тяжелый бетонный блок.

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Ремень

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. "

Охотник тщательно отрегулировал ремень на своей винтовке, прежде чем отправиться в лес.

military weapon

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Стропы

(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. "

Стропы парусника были слишком слабыми, поэтому команде пришлось их заменить.

nautical sailing part structure

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Метание, бросок

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. "

Мощный бросок питчера отправил бейсбол в аутфилд.

action weapon military

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Строп, петля

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. "

Альпинист использовал строп, чтобы расширить точку страховки на скале.

technical sport sailing

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Напиток, состоящий из спиртного (обычно джина) и подслащенной воды

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

Examples :

"a Singapore sling"

Сингапурский слинг

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verb

Метать, кидать

To throw with a circular or arcing motion.

Examples :

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

Бейсбольный питчер мастерски метнул мяч в сторону дома.

action sport weapon

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verb

Метать из пращи

To throw with a sling.

Examples :

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

Мальчик тренировался на заднем дворе, надеясь метать камень дальше каждый раз.

action weapon military

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verb

Обвязывать тросом

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. "

Команда обвязала тяжелый ящик вокруг центрального столба, чтобы подготовить его к подъему на грузовик.

nautical technical action

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Сбывать, торговать нелегально

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

Examples :

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

Было известно, что главарь банды сбывал наркотики в этом районе.

police action society

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Молодой паук

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

Examples :

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

Смотритель зоопарка осторожно покормил молодого паука крошечным сверчком.

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