sling
BrE /slɪŋ/ AmE /slɪŋ/
noun / verb en → es
a piece of cloth or leather that is used to support a broken arm, etc.
férula, soporte para brazo
Collocations arm sling
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He had to wear a sling for several weeks.
Tuvo que usar una férula durante varias semanas.
to hold something loosely in your hand or under your arm, especially a bag or container
llevar colgando, llevar en la mano
- sling sth + prep
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She slung her bag over her shoulder.
Ella llevó su bolso colgando del hombro.
to throw something carelessly or violently
tirar, arrojar
- sling sth + prep
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He slung the book across the room.
Él arrojó el libro al otro lado de la habitación.
a simple weapon consisting of a long piece of string with a weight at each end, used for throwing stones or other small objects
hurón (arma)
Collocations sling shot
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He used a sling to hunt birds.
Usó un hurón para cazar aves.
a system of ropes and chains that is used for lifting heavy objects, especially in building work
cuerda de construcción, sistema de cuerdas y cadenas
Collocations sling system
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The crane uses a sling to lift the concrete.
La grúa usa un sistema de cuerdas para levantar el concreto.
to hang something loosely from a point above it, especially to keep your hands free
colgar, dejar pendiendo
- sling sth + prep
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She slung her coat over the back of a chair.
Ella colgó su abrigo sobre la espalda de una silla.
to move something quickly and carelessly, especially by pushing or pulling it
empujar, tirar
- sling sth + prep
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He slung the door open.
Él empujó la puerta abierta.
to pull something quickly and carelessly, especially by using a rope or chain
tirar con fuerza, arrastrar
- sling sth + prep
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He slung the rope over a branch.
Él tiró la cuerda sobre una rama.