Spearthrower Definition

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; a woomera.

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The separate handle of an atlatl.
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Singular:
spearthrower
Plural:
spearthrowers

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