"Slings" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A long, tight piece of cord or yarn with a pouch or pocket at one end, used for throwing stones or other objects. Alternative forms of slings include catapults, crossbows, and catapulted arrows or rocks.
The word "slimming" can have several meanings depending on the context, but here are a few possible interpretations:<br><br>1. Losing weight or reducing body fat, often as a result of dieting or exercise. For example: "She started a slimming diet last week."<br>2. Thin or slender in shape or figure, but this is often associated with the first meaning and describes someone who is trying to lose weight.<br>3. In mechanics and engineering, slimming can refer to reducing the weight of a vehicle or machine, often to improve fuel efficiency or performance.<br>4. In photography and design, slimming can refer to editing images to make them appear thinner or more slender.<br><br>In modern language, the most common meaning of slimming is related to weight loss or reducing body fat.
To move quietly and stealthily, especially by bending the knees and lowering the body. or to move in a slinking manner, with a smooth, supple motion, typically to avoid being seen.<br><br>Example: The cat slinks through the shadows.