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Määritelmät

Verbi

1. To throw with a circular or arcing motion.
2. To throw with a sling.
3. (nautical) To pass a rope around (a cask, gun, etc.) preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle.
4. (slang) To sell, peddle, or distribute (often illicitly, e.g. drugs, sex, etc.).

Substantiivi

1. (weaponry) 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.
2. A young or infant spider, such as one raised in captivity.
3. A kind of hanging bandage put around the neck, in which a wounded arm or hand is supported.
4. A loop of cloth, worn around the neck, for supporting a baby or other such load.
5. A loop of rope, or a rope or chain with hooks, for suspending a barrel, bale, or other heavy object, in hoisting or lowering.
6. A strap attached to a firearm, for suspending it from the shoulder.
7. (nautical, chiefly in the plural) A band of rope or iron for securing a yard to a mast.
8. The act or motion of hurling as with a sling; a throw; figuratively, a stroke.
9. (climbing) A loop of rope or fabric tape used for various purposes: e.g. as part of a runner, or providing extra protection when abseiling or belaying.
10. A drink composed of a spirit (usually gin) and water sweetened.