sling in Finnish
sling in Finnish is kantohihna, linko, kannatinside — sling means to throw something with a swinging or arcing motion.
sling in Finnish
kantohihna
(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.
linko
(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.
kannatinside
A kind of hanging bandage put around the neck, in which a wounded arm or hand is supported.
kolmioliina
A kind of hanging bandage put around the neck, in which a wounded arm or hand is supported.
mitella
A kind of hanging bandage put around the neck, in which a wounded arm or hand is supported.
kantohihna
A strap attached to a firearm, for suspending it from the shoulder.
rakkirengas
(nautical, chiefly, in the plural) A band of rope or iron for securing a yard to a mast.
linkous
The act or motion of hurling as with a sling; a throw; figuratively, a stroke.
kaupata
lingota
To throw with a sling.
What does "sling" mean?
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verb To throw something with a swinging or arcing motion.
"He slung his bag over his shoulder and headed out the door."
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verb (slang) To sell or distribute something, often illicitly.
"The dealer was slinging drugs on the corner most nights."
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noun A supportive strap or bandage that holds an injured arm against the body.
"His arm was in a sling for six weeks after the fall."
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noun A loop of fabric worn around the body to carry a baby.
"She carried the baby in a sling while she cooked dinner."
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sling in a sentence
- He slung his bag over his shoulder and headed out the door.
- The dealer was slinging drugs on the corner most nights.
- His arm was in a sling for six weeks after the fall.
- She carried the baby in a sling while she cooked dinner.
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What is "sling" in Finnish?
"sling" in Finnish is kantohihna, linko, kannatinside. sling means: To throw something with a swinging or arcing motion.
How do you use "sling" in a sentence?
Example: "He slung his bag over his shoulder and headed out the door." In Finnish, "sling" is kantohihna, linko, kannatinside.
Are there other ways to say "sling" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 9 translations listed for "sling": kantohihna, linko, kannatinside, kolmioliina, mitella, rakkirengas.
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