ALL meanings of atlatl
at·latl
A a - noun atlatl a wooden implement used to throw a spear or similar weapon at a greater speed or distance as used by Native Americans 3
- noun atlatl A stick used by Eskimos and early American Indians to propel a spear or dart. 1
- noun atlatl spear-thrower (def 2). 1
- noun atlatl A spear thrower consisting of 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. 0