throw stick

throw stick
noun
a curved piece of wood; when properly thrown will return to thrower
Syn: ↑boomerang, ↑throwing stick
Derivationally related forms: ↑boomerang (for: ↑boomerang)
Hypernyms: ↑projectile, ↑missile
Hyponyms: ↑kylie, ↑kiley

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noun

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throw stick noun
A weapon thrown whirling from the hand, such as the boomerang
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Main Entry:throw

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