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- [speer throh-er]
- /spɪər ˈθroʊ ər/
- /spɪər ˈθrəʊə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [speer throh-er]
- /spɪər ˈθroʊ ər/
Definitions of spear-thrower word
- noun spear-thrower a flexible device for launching a spear, usually a short cord wound around the spear so that when thrown the weapon will rotate in the air. 1
- noun spear-thrower Also called atlatl. a rigid device for increasing the speed and distance of a spear when thrown, usually a flat wooden stick with a handhold and a peg or socket to accommodate the butt end of the spear. 1
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Origin of spear-thrower
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75
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Parts of speech for Spear-thrower
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
spear-thrower popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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