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woomera

woomera

1 9.9
A wooden tool Aboriginal Australians use to throw spears farther and harder
  • noun
  • /ˈwʊmərə/
  • Australian
translation icon : woomera
  • The Aboriginal hunter skillfully used a woomera to catch his prey.

Examples

  • With the help of a woomera, the spear traveled much farther than it would by hand alone.

  • Museum visitors admired the craftsmanship of the traditional woomera on display.

  • The hunter skillfully used a woomera to launch his spear across the open plain.

  • Did you see the woomera displayed at the museum?

  • The hunter skillfully used the woomera to throw his spear farther than ever before.

  • During the demonstration, the Aboriginal elder explained how a woomera enhances spear-throwing techniques.

  • The traditional woomera made from wood showcases the craftsmanship of Aboriginal artisans.

Synonyms

throwing stick
vswoomera
8.9

A wooden tool used to throw a spear farther and faster

is a specific wooden version used by Australian Indigenous people for greater force

How Far

atlatl
  • Specialized
1 9.9
woomera
  • Australian
1 9.9

Surface Forms

woomera singular
woomeras plural

Etymology

Woomera comes from an Australian Aboriginal word, often given as wamurra, for the wooden stick used to throw a spear farther. So a woomera is literally a 'spear-thrower', a simple tool that helps a hunter launch a spear much farther than by hand.