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sling in Italian

sling in Italian is fionda, frombola, tracolla — sling means to throw something with a swinging or arcing motion.

sling in Italian

fionda
noun
(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.
frombola
noun
(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.
tracolla
noun
(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.
catapulta
noun
(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.
porta bebè
noun
(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.
bendaggio
noun
A kind of hanging bandage put around the neck, in which a wounded arm or hand is supported.
tracolla
noun
A strap attached to a firearm, for suspending it from the shoulder.
imbracatura
noun
(nautical, chiefly, in the plural) A band of rope or iron for securing a yard to a mast.
buttare
verb
To throw with a sling.
gettare
verb
To throw with a sling.
lanciare
verb
To throw with a sling.
scagliare
verb
To throw with a sling.

What does "sling" mean?

  1. verb To throw something with a swinging or arcing motion.
    "He slung his bag over his shoulder and headed out the door."
  2. verb (slang) To sell or distribute something, often illicitly.
    "The dealer was slinging drugs on the corner most nights."
  3. 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."
  4. 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 Italian?

"sling" in Italian is fionda, frombola, tracolla. 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 Italian, "sling" is fionda, frombola, tracolla.

Are there other ways to say "sling" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 11 translations listed for "sling": fionda, frombola, tracolla, catapulta, porta bebè, bendaggio.

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