"Slink" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
To move with a sinuous or stealthy gait, especially one that is characterized by an unsteady, limp, or nervous motion. Example: "She watched as the cat slinked through the shadows, its eyes gleaming with curiosity." (verb)
Or, a narrow winding course or path, typically between hills or in a hilly or mountainous region. Example: "The hikers followed the winding slink of the mountain trail." (noun)
A sling can have several meanings depending on the context:<br><br>1. A strap or bandage used to support or immobilize a limb with an injured arm.<br>Example: "She wore a sling to stabilize her broken collarbone."<br><br>2. A type of projectile weapon that consists of a leather strap or band wrapped around a projectile.<br>Example: "The ancient warriors used slings to launch stones at their enemies."<br><br>3. A form of flexible or elastic strap or bandage used to support an injured ankle or shoulder.<br>Example: "After twisting her ankle, she wrapped a sling around it to stabilize it."<br><br>In general, a sling refers to something that provides support or protection to a weak or injured body part.
A type of shoe or sandal that has a strap that wraps around the heel and meets the top of the foot, often with a strap that crosses over the foot or ankle.
To sling something means to throw or hurl something, especially in a quick, forceful motion, often with the arm or a sling. It can also refer to the act of criticizing or insulting someone in a humorous or light-hearted way.<br><br>Example: "She slung insults at her opponent during the debate."
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.
A slingshot is a handheld device used to propel a projectile, typically a stone, pellet, or small piece of metal, using a rubber band or elastic material. It consists of a Y-shaped frame and a pocket for holding the projectile, which is launched when the rubber band is stretched and released.
A mechanical device with a Y-shaped frame and a pocket into which a small rock or other projectile is placed, used for propelling the projectile at a target.
More flexible, slender, and sinuous; moving with a smooth, curve-like motion; able to move quietly and stealthily, often in a sly or sneaky manner.
Slinking refers to moving stealthily or slipping away, often in a subtle or sneaky manner. It can also describe a low, smooth, or sinuous movement, like that of an animal worming its way through tight spaces. The word often connotes a sense of quietness or slyness, as if one is trying not to draw attention to oneself.
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.
A toy consisting of a coiled rod with loops of wire or other material, which can be stretched out and made to slide back up into a coil when pulled down. It can also refer to something that is flexible or able to bend, like a length of string or a flexible rod, often in a sinuous or wavelike way. In a more figurative sense, a slippery or deceitful person is also called a "slinky".
The sliotar is the ball used in the traditional Irish sport of hurling. It is made of leather and typically weighs between 155-165 grams with a circumference of 68-70 mm. The sliotar is usually made from raw or treated leather.
A type of shoe that does not have laces or straps to tie, instead having a sole that can be slipped onto the foot.
A small mistake or miscalculation that is made suddenly, often because someone is careless or forgetful.<br><br>Example: "He made a slip-up in his presentation and forgot to thank the CEO."<br><br>Synonyms: blunder, mistake, error, faux pas, mishap.<br><br>Antonyms: success, accomplishment, triumph, achievement.