sling

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. fiil To throw with a circular or arcing motion.

   “Everyone could sling stones at an hairbreadth, and not miss.”

2. fiil To throw with a sling.
3. fiil To pass a rope around (a cask, gun, etc.) preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle.
4. fiil To hang or stow (a tool or other equipment or supplies) so that the object is ready to deploy.
5. fiil To sell, peddle, or distribute (often illicitly, e.g. drugs, sex, etc.).

   “You may know a lot about chemistry, man, but you don't know jack about slinging dope.”

6. isim 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.

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

7. isim A kind of hanging bandage put around the neck, in which a wounded arm or hand is supported.
8. isim A loop of cloth, worn around the neck, for supporting a baby or other such load.
9. isim A loop of rope, or a rope or chain with hooks, for suspending a barrel, bale, or other heavy object, in hoisting or lowering.
10. isim A strap attached to a firearm, for suspending it from the shoulder.
11. isim A band of rope or iron for securing a yard to a mast.
12. isim The act or motion of hurling as with a sling; a throw; figuratively, a stroke.

    “At one sling Of thy victorious arm, well-pleasing Son.”

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

    “gin sling”

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