spear-thrower
nounUK /ˈspɪəˌθrəʊə/
US /ˈspɪrˌθroʊər/
A spear-thrower is a tool that helps a person throw a spear much farther.
The hunter used a spear-thrower to send the spear across the field.
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2. A device or mechanism that launches a spear, such as a spring-loaded launcher.
The robot's spear-thrower fired the spear at the target.
3. A person who throws a spear in a sport or contest.
The spear-thrower won first place at the track meet.
4. A small wooden or bone tool used by ancient peoples to add power to a spear throw.
Archaeologists found a carved spear-thrower in the cave.