throwing-stick

noun

1

or throwing-board

ˈ⸗⸗ˌ⸗

: a device for throwing a spear or dart consisting of a rod or board with a groove on the upper surface and a hook, thong, or projection at the rear end to hold the weapon in place until its release

called also dart thrower, spear-thrower

2

: a wooden weapon in the form of a simple club or of an S-shaped, angular, or curved stick that is thrown by hand compare war club

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