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noun
A wooden tool used to throw a dart, spear or other missile; a spearthrower; (Australia) a woomera.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A simple weapon consisting of a stick (often curved) that is thrown, often so that it spins in flight; an early type of boomerang.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a curved piece of wood; when properly thrown will return to thrower
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: boomerang, throw stick
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Broader terms: projectile, missile
Narrower terms: kylie, kiley
noun
a device resembling a sling that is used in various primitive societies to propel a dart or spear
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: throwing board, spear thrower, dart thrower
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: device
History
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