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单词 atlatl
释义

atlatl

noun

at·​latl ˈät-ˌlä-tᵊl How to pronounce atlatl (audio)
: a device for throwing a spear or dart that consists of a rod or board with a projection (such as a hook) at the rear end to hold the weapon in place until released

Illustration of atlatl

Illustration of atlatl
  • A atlatl

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Beside the bones were several stone projectile points that likely were used with an atlatl, as well as other equipment for butchering an animal and tanning its hide. Kate Baggaley, Popular Science, 4 Nov. 2020 The weapon of choice at that time -- a spear known as an atlatl -- had low accuracy, encouraging broad participation, and using it was a skill learned from childhood. Katie Hunt, CNN, 4 Nov. 2020 Watch stomp dancers and hoop dancing, learn about Native American beadwork and pottery, and try your hand at throwing an atlatl, an ancient type of spear. National Geographic, 21 Oct. 2019 Create cave paintings, learn to hunt using an atlatl and spear, listen to stories about the Dena’ina way of life, make a Yup’ik-style mask, and check out the life-sized inflatable mammoth known as Pingo Peat. Anchorage Daily News, 17 Oct. 2019 Try tree climbing, atlatl throwing, hay rides, pumpkin painting, candle dipping, maze, face painting, apple cider press and more at McCloud Nature Park. Chris Sims, Indianapolis Star, 3 Sep. 2019 The star of the program is a 10,000-year-old atlatl dart found in the Greater Yellowstone area. Ritoban Mukherjee, Quartz, 30 Aug. 2019 Other demonstrations include Native American technologies of flint knapping and spear throwing using a prehistoric atlatl. Courant Community, 1 May 2018 Other demonstrations include Native American technologies of flint knapping and spear throwing using a prehistoric atlatl. Courant Community, 1 May 2018 See More

Word History

Etymology

Nahuatl ahtlatl

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

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