atlatl

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Etymology [edit]

From Classical Nahuatl ahtlatl

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  • IPA: /ɑtˈlɑtl̩/

Noun [edit]

atlatl (plural atlatls)

  1. A spear thrower: a wooden stick with a thong or perpendicularly protruding hook on the rear end that grips a grove or socket on the butt of its accompanying spear (or dart); intended to steady the spear immediately prior to throwing, to increase its potential range when thrown, and to increase its force of penetration of the target.

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Classical Nahuatl [edit]

Noun [edit]

atlatl

  1. Alternative spelling of ahtlatl.