sling

US /slɪŋ/
UK /slɪŋ/
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1.

cabestrillo, portabebés

a strap, band, or other device for supporting a part of the body (especially a damaged arm or shoulder) or for holding something in a raised position

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He wore his arm in a sling after the accident.
Llevaba el brazo en un cabestrillo después del accidente.
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The baby was carried in a fabric sling.
El bebé fue llevado en un portabebés de tela.
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2.

honda

a device for hurling small stones or other missiles, consisting of a short strap or socket of leather fastened to two cords

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David used a sling to defeat Goliath.
David usó una honda para derrotar a Goliat.
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The shepherd carried a sling to protect his flock.
El pastor llevaba una honda para proteger a su rebaño.
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1.

izar, echar

to hang or suspend (something) with a sling

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They used ropes to sling the heavy box onto the truck.
Usaron cuerdas para izar la caja pesada al camión.
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He slung his backpack over his shoulder.
Se echó la mochila al hombro.
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2.

lanzar, arrojar

to throw or hurl (something) with a forceful, sweeping motion

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He slung the ball across the field.
Él lanzó la pelota por el campo.
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The angry customer slung the package back at the clerk.
El cliente enojado lanzó el paquete de vuelta al dependiente.
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