atlatl

Phonetic Respelling: [ aht-laht-l ]

Definition:

n. rigid device for increasing the speed and distance of a spear when thrown usually a flat stick with a handhold and a peg or socket to accommodate the butt end of the spear

Sentence:

With the atlatl the hunters were able to throw their spears farther.

More example sentences:

With the atlatl the hunters were able to throw their spears farther.

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An atlatl is a:

Hear it

Synonyms:

spear-thrower;throwing stick; implement used with a spear

Antonyms:

pillow