sling
US /slɪŋ/
UK /slɪŋ/

1.
перевязь, слинг
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.
Он носил руку на перевязи после аварии.
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The baby was carried in a fabric sling.
Ребенка несли в тканевом слинге.
2.
праща
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.
Давид использовал пращу, чтобы победить Голиафа.
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The shepherd carried a sling to protect his flock.
Пастух носил пращу, чтобы защитить свое стадо.
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