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Spearthrower

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throwing sticknounA wooden tool used to throw a dart, spear or other missile; a spear thrower; (Australia) a woomera.
atlatlnounA spearthrower consisting of a wooden stick with a thong or perpendicularly protruding hook on the rear end that grips a grove or socket on the butt of its accompanying spear (or dart), intended to steady the spear immediately prior to throwing, to increase its potential range when thrown, and to increase its force of penetration of the target.
spearcasternounA soldier or guard armed with a spear used as a ranged weapon.
spearnounA long stick with a sharp tip used as a weapon for throwing or thrusting, or anything used to make a thrusting motion.
woomerangnoun(archaic) Alternative form of woomera. [(Australia) A traditional spearthrower, consisting of a stick with a hooked end, used by First Nations Australians.]
spearletnounA small spear.
pointnounA small dot or mark.
shaftnounThe long, narrow, central body of a spear, arrow, or javelin.
partisannounA fervent, sometimes militant, supporter or proponent of a party, cause, faction, person, or idea.
spetumnoun(historical) A medieval long spear with two sharp tapering blades projecting forward at roughly around 45 degrees with the blunt side facing the opponent.
pilenounA mass of things heaped together; a heap.
pikenounAny carnivorous freshwater fish of the genus Esox, especially the northern pike, Esox lucius.
spearshaftnounThe shaft of a spear
jeddart axenoun(historical) A stout steel-headed pole, several feet long, used as a weapon.
javelinnounA metal-tipped spear thrown for distance in an athletic field event.
spearpointnounThe point or tip of a spear.
spiculumnoun(zoology) A sharp, needle-like structure, especially those making up the skeleton of a sponge.
lancenounA weapon of war, consisting of a long shaft or handle and a steel blade or head; a spear carried by horsemen.
handboardnounA board that is held in the hand or attached by a strap, used like a paddle when bodysurfing.
hurlbatnounA lightweight medieval throwing-axe.

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