Slinger: meaning, definitions and examples

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slinger

 

[ หˆslษชล‹ษ™r ]

Context #1

weapon

A person who uses a slingshot or similar weapon to hurl objects at a target.

Synonyms

catapult wielder, sling-shot user

Examples of usage

  • He was known as the best slinger in the village.
  • The slinger aimed carefully before releasing the projectile.
Context #2

occupation

A person who transports goods using a sling or similar device.

Synonyms

carrier, mover

Examples of usage

  • The slinger loaded the goods onto his shoulder and began the journey.
  • The slinger carefully balanced the load to ensure safe transportation.
Context #3

baseball

A player who is adept at throwing the ball to a base with great speed and accuracy.

Synonyms

pitcher, thrower

Examples of usage

  • The shortstop is known as a fantastic slinger, making quick and accurate throws to first base.
  • The coach praised the slinger for his exceptional arm strength.

Translations

Translations of the word "slinger" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น funda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‹เคซเคจ (Gofan)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schleuder

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ketapel

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะฐั‰ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ proca

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŠ•็Ÿณๅ™จ (tลsekiki)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fronde

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ honda

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sapan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํˆฌ์„๊ธฐ (tuseokgi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‚ู„ุงุน (miqlฤสฟ)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ praky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prak

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠ•็Ÿณๅ™จ (tรณushรญqรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ fraฤa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ slรถngva

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะฐััะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒแƒกแƒ (laso)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sapan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ honda

Word origin

The word 'slinger' originates from the verb 'to sling', which has Old English and Old Norse roots. In its earliest uses, 'slinger' referred to a person who used a sling as a weapon to throw projectiles. Over time, the term expanded to include individuals who transport goods using slings or similar devices. In the context of baseball, 'slinger' emerged as a term to describe a player with exceptional throwing abilities. Today, 'slinger' continues to be used in various contexts to denote individuals skilled in accurate and forceful throwing.

See also: sling.