| 单词 | spear-thrower |
| 释义 | spear-thrower in American English (ˈspɪərˌθrouər) noun Anthropology 1. a flexible device for launching a spear, usually a short cord wound around the spear so that when thrown the weapon will rotate in the air 2. Also called: atlatl a rigid device for increasing the speed and distance of a spear when thrown, usually a flatwooden stick with a handhold and a peg or socket to accommodate the butt end of the spear Word origin [1870–75] |
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