sling

• Nom avec plusieurs sens : boisson alcoolisée sucrée ; lance-pierre en forme de Y ; chaussure à bride autour du talon ; arme simple constituée d'une lanière en boucle pour lancer des projectiles ; ou bandage triangulaire en tissu pour soutenir un avant-bras blessé.

A noun with multiple meanings: a type of alcoholic drink; a Y-shaped stick used to propel small stones; a shoe with a strap around the heel; a simple weapon with a looped strap for throwing projectiles; or a triangular cloth bandage used to support an injured forearm.

1. Alcoholic drinkB2informal

   A type of highball cocktail made with liquor, water, sugar, and lemon or lime juice.

   Sling (cocktail)

   • He ordered a gin sling at the bar.
   • The bartender mixed a refreshing sling with whiskey and citrus.
   • A classic sling is perfect for a warm summer evening.

2. Toy weaponA2informal

   A plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms, used to propel small stones.

   lance-pierre

   • The children made a sling from a branch and rubber bands.
   • He used a sling to shoot pebbles at the target.
   • Playing with a sling was popular in the countryside.

   Synonymescatapultslingshot

3. Shoe styleB1formal

   A type of shoe that has a strap wrapping around the heel.

   Sling (chaussure)

   • She wore elegant sling-back heels to the party.
   • These sling sandals are comfortable for walking.
   • The sling design adds a stylish touch to the shoe.

   Synonymesslingback

4. B2formal

   A simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released.

   fronde

   • David used a sling to defeat Goliath.
   • Ancient warriors were skilled with a sling in battle.
   • The sling was an effective hunting tool in early history.

5. Medical bandageB1formal

   A bandage used to support an injured forearm, consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck.

   écharpe de soutien du bras

   • He wore a sling after breaking his arm.
   • The doctor put her arm in a sling to immobilize it.
   • A sling helps reduce strain on the injured limb.

   Synonymescravattriangular bandage

• Action de lancer ou de jeter quelque chose avec force, ou de le suspendre de manière lâche, souvent en le portant sur l'épaule.

To throw or hurl something with a loose or forceful motion, or to hang something loosely so that it is supported from above or around the neck.

verbe irrégulier

1. Throw or hurlB2formal

   To cast or move an object through the air, often in a casual, careless, or aggressive manner.

   lancer

   • He his heavy backpack into the corner of the room as soon as he got home.
   • The children were mud at each other during their play in the garden.
   • Don't just your dirty clothes on the floor; put them in the laundry basket.
   • She her keys across the kitchen table toward her partner.
   • Angry protesters began stones at the reinforced windows of the building.

   Synonymescastcatapultchuckflingheavehurllobpitchthrowtoss

2. Hang or suspendB2formal

   To arrange something so that it hangs loosely from a particular point or support, such as a shoulder or a hook.

   suspendre / accrocher en laissant pendre

   • They a colorful hammock between two large trees in the backyard for the summer.
   • She a camera over her shoulder and set off for a walk in the woods.
   • The injured man had his arm in a bandage to keep it still while it healed.
   • Heavy cables were across the river to support the temporary walkway.
   • He a bag of supplies across his back before starting the long mountain climb.

   Synonymesdangledrapehangloopstringsuspend

3. Sell or distributeC2slangbusiness

   To engage in the act of selling or providing goods, frequently used in informal contexts regarding food or illicit items.

   Vendre (de manière informelle)

   • He spent the summer burgers at a busy fast-food joint near the beach.
   • The story follows a group of teenagers who were illegal substances on the street.
   • Local vendors have been their handmade crafts to tourists all afternoon.
   • She’s been drinks at that dive bar for more than fifteen years.
   • In his youth, he was newspapers on every corner of the downtown district.

   Synonymesdealfloghawkhustlemovepeddlepushtouttrafficvend