slinger

Meaning

Noun

1. (masculine) a pendulum. Such object in mechanics, e.g. on a clock
2. (masculine) a garland, a line with party flags or similar decoration
3. (masculine) a sling (projectile weapon)

Verb

1. (first-person, form-of, indicative, present, singular) inflection of slingeren:
2. (form-of, indicative, present, second-person, singular) inflection of slingeren:
3. (form-of, imperative) inflection of slingeren:

slingeren

1. to sway, to swerve
2. to fling, to sling
3. to roll
4. (informal) to lay around in an untidy way

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Concepts

pendulum

wreath

garland

slingshot

swing

sling

festoon

shanghai

catapult

serpentine

regulator

pendular

crank

clock

bouquet

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Synonyms

guirlande

katapult

slingerkrans

pendel

slingeruurwerk

uurwerk

wrong

klok

krans

Translations

Pendel

pendule

péndulo

balancier

pêndulo

Girlande

Perpendikel

pendolo

pèndol

grinalda

lance-pierre

Gewinde

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pèndola

guirlande

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈslɪ.ŋər/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch: slinger

In summary

From Middle Dutch slinger. Equivalent to a deverbal from slingeren.