Definitions
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- noun anthropology, archaeology A hand-held tool used as a lever to increase the throwing distance and penetrating force of a spear or dart, an
atlatl ; awoomera . - noun The separate handle of an atlatl.
Etymologies
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From spear + thrower.
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Examples
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I want to show them the spearthrower, and Wymez's methods of working flint, and your firestones, and the thread-puller, and the horses and Wolf.
The Mammoth Hunters Auel, Jean M. 1985
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"Since you are going to hunt mammoth with us, why don't you come back with me, and bring your spearthrower.
The Mammoth Hunters Auel, Jean M. 1985
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