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spear thrower

 

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Noun spear thrower has 1 sense
  1. throwing stick, throwing board, spear thrower, dart thrower - a sling-like device used in various primitive societies to propel a dart or spear
    --1 is a kind of device

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Spear Thrower

A spear thrower, also known as an atlatl, is a primitive weapon used to increase the speed and force of throwing a spear. It consists of a long handle with a hook or spur on one end to hold the spear, allowing the thrower to achieve greater velocity and distance.

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The ancient hunters relied on spear throwers to hunt larger game.

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