Noun: throwing stick
- A device resembling a sling that is used in various primitive societies to propel a dart or spear
"The archaeologist demonstrated how ancient hunters used a throwing stick to increase the range of their spears";
- throwing board, spear thrower, dart thrower
- A curved piece of wood; when properly thrown will return to thrower
"The Aboriginal hunter demonstrated how to use a throwing stick";
- boomerang, throw stick
Derived forms: throwing sticks
Type of: device, missile, projectile
Encyclopedia: Throwing stick