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Sling
UK
/slɪŋ/
US
/slɪŋ/
Translation of "sling" into Russian
sling
Noun
UK
/slɪŋ/
US
/slɪŋ/
sling
slings pl
The ancient warrior used a sling to hurl stones at his enemies.
Древний воин использовал пращу, чтобы метать камни в своих врагов.
The crane lifted the heavy load using a sling.
Кран поднял тяжелый груз с помощью подвески.
The injured soldier wore a sling to support his broken arm.
Раненый солдат носил перевязь, чтобы поддерживать сломанную руку.
Definitions
sling
Noun
UK
/slɪŋ/
US
/slɪŋ/
A device for throwing stones, typically consisting of a strap or loop of leather or fabric, used in ancient and medieval times as a weapon.
The warrior skillfully used a sling to hurl stones at the approaching enemy.
A bandage or soft strap looped around the neck to support an injured arm.
After breaking his arm, he wore a sling to keep it immobilized while it healed.
A type of drink, typically a cocktail made with gin, lemon juice, sugar, and soda water.
She ordered a gin sling at the bar to enjoy with her friends.
A device used to lift and carry heavy objects, often consisting of a loop of rope or chain.
The construction workers used a sling to hoist the steel beams into place.
sling
Verb
UK
/slɪŋ/
US
/slɪŋ/
To throw or hurl (something) forcefully, especially by means of a sling or with a sweeping motion.
The protester slung a rock toward the line of shields.
To hang, place, or fling (something) somewhere casually or carelessly.
She slung her bag onto the couch and collapsed beside it.
To lift, carry, or suspend (an object) with the aid of a sling or similar apparatus.
The crew slung the crate under the helicopter for transport.
sling
Adjective
UK
/slɪŋ/
US
/slɪŋ/
Designed to be carried or worn slung over one shoulder with a strap crossing the body.
He kept his camera in a compact sling bag while traveling.
Idioms and phrases
sling shot
He made a sling shot from a tree branch.
рогатка
Он сделал рогатку из ветки дерева.
sling blade
The gardener used a sling blade to clear the weeds.
коса-серповидный нож
Садовник использовал косу-серповидный нож для очистки сорняков.
sling pump
They used a sling pump to transfer the liquid.
насос для перекачки
Они использовали насос для перекачки жидкости.
singapore sling
He ordered a classic Singapore sling at the bar.
Сингапур слинг
Он заказал классический Сингапур слинг в баре.
sling psychrometer
A sling psychrometer is often used in the field for quick measurements.
пращевой психрометр
Пращевой психрометр часто используется в поле для быстрых измерений.