bandoleira — meaning in English
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English meaning
- sling verb To throw something with a swinging or arcing motion.
Senses
bandoleira is used for these senses in English:
- baldric A broad belt, originally of leather and often richly ornamented, worn diagonally from shoulder to hip (across the breast and under the opposite arm), which was formerly used to hold a sword, a bugle, etc., and is now chiefly worn for ceremonial purposes; also (loosely) , any belt. [from 14th c.]
- 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.
- sling A strap attached to a firearm, for suspending it from the shoulder.
sling — full definition
- verb To throw something with a swinging or arcing motion.
- verb (slang) To sell or distribute something, often illicitly.
- noun A supportive strap or bandage that holds an injured arm against the body.
- noun A loop of fabric worn around the body to carry a baby.
- noun A strap attached to a rifle or bag for carrying it over the shoulder.