sling

US /slɪŋ/
UK /slɪŋ/
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1.

tipóia, canguru

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.
Ele usava o braço em uma tipóia após o acidente.
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The baby was carried in a fabric sling.
O bebê foi carregado em um canguru de tecido.
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bandagebracesupportcarrier
2.

funda

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.
Davi usou uma funda para derrotar Golias.
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The shepherd carried a sling to protect his flock.
O pastor carregava uma funda para proteger seu rebanho.
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catapultslingshot
1.

içar, jogar

to hang or suspend (something) with a sling

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They used ropes to sling the heavy box onto the truck.
Eles usaram cordas para içar a caixa pesada para o caminhão.
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He slung his backpack over his shoulder.
Ele jogou a mochila sobre o ombro.
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hoisthangdangletossthrow
2.

arremessar, lançar

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

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He slung the ball across the field.
Ele arremessou a bola pelo campo.
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The angry customer slung the package back at the clerk.
O cliente irritado arremessou o pacote de volta para o balconista.
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