spearthrower
Meanings
noun
- A hand-held tool used as a lever to increase the throwing distance and penetrating force of a spear or dart, an atlatl; a woomera.
- The separate handle of an atlatl.
Word forms
Etymology
From spear + thrower.
Related words
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