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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries弹弓
Pronunciation / Transliteration: dàngōng
"他用弹弓发射石头。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A device used for throwing stones or other projectiles, typically consisting of a strap or pouch attached to two lengths of cord.
"He used a sling to launch stones at the target."
- 1
To throw or hurl something with a sling or similar device.
"She slung the bag over her shoulder and walked away."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'sling' originates from the Old English 'slingan', meaning 'to throw'. It is related to the Proto-Germanic '*slingan', which also means 'to throw or hurl'. Over time, the term evolved to refer specifically to a device used for throwing objects.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Sling" is said worldwide
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fundas
Transliteration: ˈfũdɐs
"Ele usou uma funda para lançar pedras."
fronde
Transliteration: frond
"Il a utilisé une fronde pour lancer des pierres."
Schleuder
Transliteration: ʃlɔʏdɐ
"Er benutzte eine Schleuder, um Steine zu werfen."
fionda
Transliteration: fiˈonda
"Ha usato una fionda per lanciare sassi."
honda
Transliteration: ˈonda
"Usó una honda para lanzar piedras."
गुल्ली
Transliteration: gullī
"उसने पत्थर फेंकने के लिए गुल्ली का इस्तेमाल किया।"
弹弓
Transliteration: dàngōng
"他用弹弓发射石头。"
새총
Transliteration: saechong
"그는 새총으로 돌을 던졌다."
スリング
Transliteration: suringu
"彼はスリングを使って石を投げました。"
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