Definitions For Spearthrower

Noun

SPEARTHROWER (plural SPEARTHROWERs) (anthropology, archaeology) A hand-held tool used as a lever to increase the throwing distance and penetrating force of a spear or dart, an atlatl; a woomera. The separate handle of an atlatl.

Translations

atlatl

See also

atlatl Clovis point projectile point

Alternative forms

{{alt, en, spear-thrower}}

Etymology

spear + thrower.

Is Spearthrower a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends NO
Scrabble US NO
Scrabble UK NO
English International (SOWPODS) NO
Scrabble Global NO
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