Definizione monolingua

sling

sling (third-person singular simple present slings, present participle slinging, simple past slung or slang, past participle slung)

1. To throw with a circular or arcing motion.

sling (plural slings)

1. (weapon) 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.
   • 1786, Francis Grose, A Treatise on Ancient Armour and Weapons, page 43:

     The Sling is also a weapon of great antiquity, formerly in high estimation among the ancients.

2. A kind of hanging bandage put around the neck, in which a wounded arm or hand is supported.
3. A loop of cloth, worn around the neck, for supporting a baby.
4. A loop of rope, or a rope or chain with hooks, for suspending a barrel, bale, or other heavy object, in hoisting or lowering.
5. A strap attached to a firearm, for suspending it from the shoulder.
6. (Nautical) A band of rope or iron for securing a yard to a mast; -- chiefly in the plural.
7. The act or motion of hurling as with a sling; a throw; figuratively, a stroke.
   • 1600, William Shakespeare, Hamlet, Act III, Scene I, line 55:

     To be, or not to be, that is the question: Whether tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take arms against a sea of troubles, And by opposing, end them.

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

   gin sling

   a Singapore sling

Definizione dizionario sling

	fionda
	instrument for throwing

	imbracatura
	rope or iron securing a yard to a mast

avventare

catapulta

fettuccia

fromboliere

laccio

lanciare

scagliare

sospendere

Altri significati:

rope or chain arrangement

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

To throw with a circular or arcing motion.

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

to throw

A loop of rope, or a rope or chain with hooks, for suspending a barrel, bale, or other heavy object, in hoisting or lowering.

(weapon) 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.

(climbing) 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.

strap attached to a firearm

bandage

A loop of cloth, worn around the neck, for supporting a baby.

the act of hurling as with a sling

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

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