atlatl
nounUK /ˈætlætl/
US /ˈɑːtlɑːtl/
A stick with a hook that helps a person throw a spear very far.
The hunter used an atlatl to throw his spear across the field.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A tool used by ancient peoples for hunting large animals.
Archaeologists found an atlatl near the ancient campsite.
3. A device that adds extra power and distance to a thrown spear.
With the atlatl, the spear flew much farther than by hand.
4. A word from the Nahuatl language meaning a spear-throwing tool.
The word atlatl comes from the Aztec language.