slinger — meaning in English

English meaning

• garland noun A decorative ring or chain of flowers, leaves, or other material, worn or hung as a decoration.
• pendulum noun A weight hung from a fixed point that swings freely back and forth, often used to regulate a clock.
• sling verb To throw something with a swinging or arcing motion.

Senses

slinger is used for these senses in English:

• garland A circular or linear decoration, especially one of plaited flowers or leaves, worn on the body or draped as a decoration.
• pendulum (clocks, mechanics) A body suspended from a fixed support so that it swings freely back and forth under the influence of gravity, commonly used to regulate various devices such as clocks.
• sling (weapon) An instrument for throwing stones or other missiles, consisting of a short strap with two strings fastened to its ends, or with a string fastened to one end and a light stick to the other.

garland — full definition

1. noun A decorative ring or chain of flowers, leaves, or other material, worn or hung as a decoration.
2. verb To decorate something with a garland.

pendulum — full definition

1. noun A weight hung from a fixed point that swings freely back and forth, often used to regulate a clock.
2. noun Figuratively, a situation or mood that swings between two opposite extremes.

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