throwing stick
1. a curved piece of wood; when properly thrown will return to thrower • Syn: boomerang, throw stick • Derivationally related forms: boomerang (for: boomerang) • Regions: Australia, Commonwealth of Australia • Hypernyms: projectile, missile • Hyponyms: kylie, kiley 2. a device resembling a sling that is used in various primitive societies to propel a dart or spear • Syn: throwing board, spear thrower, dart thrower • Hypernyms: device
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