spearthrower

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.
  2. The separate handle of an atlatl.

Word forms

spearthrower spearthrowers spear-thrower

Etymology

From spear + thrower.

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